Tag Archives: 2010

teotitlan

Posted 21 July 2010 | By ronmader | Categories: Planeta Mexico | 1 Comment

la esposa de Moctezuma y la Malinche, originally uploaded by Marlene Ehrenberg.

by Ron Mader
My good friend Marlene Ehrenberg took this photo ‘la esposa de Moctezuma y la Malinche’ while attending the town festival in Teotitlan del Valle.

For me this photo is a good example of responsible tourism photography. Marlene asked permission to take the [...]

Más Alla

Posted 06 May 2010 | By ronmader | Categories: Planeta Mexico | No Comments

by Ron Mader
This week I received via the dreaded email attachment the poster (seen below) about an upcoming tourism conference in Oaxaca. The idea behind the poster is great and asks academics and academic wannabees to think about tourism that goes beyond the books (más alla de los libros). But walk the talk! In terms [...]

Friday of Sorrows (Viernes de Dolores)

Posted 25 March 2010 | By ronmader | Categories: Planeta Mexico | No Comments

by Ron Mader
Mexico celebrates Easter with great passion. In 2010 Holy Week (Semana Santa) is celebrated March 28- April 4.
Tomorrow is the celebration of [...]

FotoSafari in Oaxaca!

Posted 26 February 2010 | By ronmader | Categories: Planeta Mexico | No Comments

by Ron Mader
Oaxaca City — Parque Juárez, also known as El Llano, is one of the largest city parks and one of the most noteworthy urban spaces in Mexico. Join us for a free FotoSafari Sunday, March 14 at 8:30am. We’ll look for native trees, exotic species and the living historic monuments that are [...]

Valentine’s Day in Oaxaca

Posted 14 February 2010 | By ronmader | Categories: Planeta Mexico | 1 Comment

by Ron Mader
It’s Valentine’s Day! Here in Oaxaca for the past few weeks we’ve been working with Mixe (Ayuuk) friends as they’re preparing a special meal this afternoon. Today we’re going to fill our hearts and our stomachs!

To get into the spirit, try pronouncing the Mixe (Ayuuk) expressions of love!:
To’k aa tö’k joot
De todo corazón [...]