Houston folk art gallery Casa Ramirez to close, but its spirit lives on

The Mexican folk art gallery in the Heights, beloved by the Houston Latino community, will close at the end of 2025.

Houston Public Media

Cinco de Mayo is more than maracas and margaritas

It commemorates the resilience and bravery of Mexico in the face of adversity — and celebrates the richness of Mexican culture worldwide

¡Viva la cultura mexicana! 🇲🇽🪇

#CincoDeMayo #MexicanCulture #HistoryAndHeritage #VivaMéxico

Día del Niño

Learn the history and traditions of Día del Niño, or Children's Day, as it is celebrated across Latin America.

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Have you ever heard of Mictlantecuhtli ?

" Mictlantecuhtli, in Aztec mythology, is a god of the dead and the king of Mictlan (Chicunauhmictlan), the lowest and northernmost section of the underworld Mictlantecuhtli was depicted as a blood-spattered skeleton or a person wearing a toothy skull."

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Have you ever heard of Mictlantecuhtli ?

" Mictlantecuhtli, in Aztec mythology, is a god of the dead and the king of Mictlan (Chicunauhmictlan), the lowest and northernmost section of the underworld Mictlantecuhtli was depicted as a blood-spattered skeleton or a person wearing a toothy skull."

#mexico #mexicanculture #artemexicano #mexicanart #art #arte #watercolor #acuarela #mictlan #mictlantecuhtli #snake #skull #heart #darkart #traditionalart #tattooideas #artvsartist

Unleash your creativity with vibrant Mexican-inspired nail art that celebrates the rich colors and cultural heritage of Mexico! 🌈💅 #NailArt #MexicanCulture #ColorfulNails
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¡Felicidades a todos los que celebran el Día de los Muertos! 🇲🇽💀🕯️

This vibrant Mexican tradition is a beautiful time to honor and remember our departed loved ones.

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a multi-day festival that takes place from October 31st to November 2nd. It's a celebration of life and death, where families create colorful altars, visit cemeteries, and share the favorite foods and drinks of those who have passed.

The holiday has its roots in indigenous Aztec rituals, which were later syncretized with Catholic All Saints' and All Souls' Days after the Spanish conquest. Rather than viewing death as something to be feared, Día de los Muertos embraces it as a natural part of the cycle of life.

During this time, the souls of the dead are believed to return to the living world to visit their families. Celebrants welcome them with marigold flowers, sugar skulls, and other symbolic offerings. It's a joyful occasion to reconnect with loved ones, share memories, and celebrate the enduring power of love.

If you'd like to learn more about this rich cultural tradition, I'd recommend checking out the UNESCO-recognized Intangible Cultural Heritage page on Día de los Muertos.

¡Que vivan los muertos!

PS Día de los Muertos in Esperanto: Tago de la mortintoj 🔗 https://esperanto.masto.host/@Debby/113415601193438089

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Debby (@Debby@esperanto.masto.host)

Ligita: 1 bildo Día de los Muertos Dum ni alproksimiĝas al la sanktaj Días de los Muertos, ni pripensu la profundan meksikan filozofion, kiu rigardas morton ne kiel finon, sed kiel naturan transiron. Ĉi tiu longe daŭranta festo celebras la ciklan naturon de vivo, permesante al ni rekonekti kun forpasintaj amataj personoj kaj aprecii la donacojn, kiujn ili lasis. Ĉu viaj celebroj estos plenaj de muziko, rido kaj la dolĉa odoro de marigenoj 💀🕯️ 🇲🇽 #DiaDeMuertos #DayOfTheDead #MexicanHeritage #HonorTheDead

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🌼 Día de los Muertos is a time for reflection, remembrance, and celebration. Honor loved ones with "pan de muerto" 🥖. Learn more and get recipes at https://www.worldfoodwine.com/dia-de-los-muertos 🕯️💀

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