Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Mexico: Homeless Create Fantastical Creature in Alebrije Parade

Mexico: Homeless Create Fantastical Creature in Alebrije Parade

Mexico City is preparing for its 12th Monumental Alebrijes Competition and Parade, to take place on October 20, and homeless people are working on their own creation to participate.

The event is organized annually by Mexico City’s Museum of Popular Culture, which teamed up with the Assistance and Social Integration Institute (IASIS) to coordinate the ‘Street Nahual’ activity.

The creators are people living at the Aquiles Serdan Square in the historic center of the city, under the guidance of a visual artist, who says he’s confident in their creative abilities.

A press release published . . .

Read Full Story

Related Posts

Las Cocinas Tourism Project Faces Permit Questions

Las Cocinas Tourism Project Faces Permit Questions

A 2009 environmental authorization is now central to questions over the Pendry and Montage projects...
Super El Niño Risk Raises Pacific Hurricane Concern

Super El Niño Risk Raises Pacific Hurricane Concern

UNAM warns a possible strong El Niño in 2026–2027 could deepen drought, fuel extreme rain,...
Recovered Maya Lintel Sparks Mexico-Guatemala Dispute

Recovered Maya Lintel Sparks Mexico Guatemala Dispute

A recovered Maya lintel in New York is now at the center of a Mexico...
Rocha Indictment Puts Sheinbaum in a Political Bind

Rocha Indictment Puts Sheinbaum in a Political Bind

A U.S. indictment accusing Sinaloa Gov. Rubén Rocha of cartel ties tests Mexico’s courts, sovereignty...