December 1 to 30, Campeche's International
Festival of the Historical Center, Campeche, Campeche.
The city of Campeche hosts this festival throughout the
month of December. It includes classical, contemporary and popular music
concerts, theater, dance and book presentations. The
festival is brought to a finale with a popular Christmas concert in the atrium
of Campeche cathedral.
December 2 to 6, Rhythms, Colors and Flavors, Los
Cabos, Baja
California
An annual festival
promoting the culture, art and gastronomy of Baja CaliforniaSur. The festival's program includes
gastronomical, cultural and artistic events within the beautiful natural
setting of Los Cabos and other tourist destinations.
December 2 to 6, Vallarta Film Festival, Vallarta, Nayarit.
This film festival presents the best of
independent cinema with special events and movie industry panels, bringing
together a mixture of celebrities, film buffs, film students and entertainment
industry professionals.
December 5 and 6,
Great Pacific MarathonMazatlan,
Sinaloa
Over
6500 athletes participate in this event, now in its tenth year, with 5K and 10K
races. There is also an event for the visually impaired and people who use a
wheelchair or crutches.
www.maraton.org
December 12, Fiesta
of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Throughout Mexico, but
particularly in Mexico City
The main Virgin of Guadalupe celebrations take place just outside Mexico City, where thousands of pilgrims converge
on the Basilica de Guadalupe. The square in front of the Basilica is a stage
for singing, dancing and celebration.
December
16 to 23, Posada and Piñata Fair.Acolman
de Nezahualcoyotl, Estado de Mexico.
An annual celebration
near Mexico City, in which the
Christmas traditions of piñatas and posadas are celebrated. Workshops in piñata-making are offered.
December 16 to 24, Posadas
Every night from the 16th to the 24th of December,
there are street processions that culminate in house parties known as posadas,
in which Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem is remembered.
December 23rd, Radish
Night, Oaxaca, Oaxaca
The Oaxaca Zocalo is filled with stalls during this popular event in which
local craftspeople carve and assemble radishes into all different types of
figures, from flowers and animals to saints and nativity scenes.
December 25, Christmas
The last posada takes place on Christmas Eve, "Nochebuena," and
families have a late-night supper. In cities there are calendas, festive
processions and other events.
December 31, New Year's Eve
November
2009
October 31st
, November 1st and 2ndDays of the Dead. Celebrated throughout Mexico.
Deceased relatives are remembered and honored in
cemeteries and family homes in this unique cultural celebration. Festivities
take place throughout the country, but celebrations are most colorful in Patzcuaro, Oaxaca, Chiapas and San Andres Mixquic (D.F.).
November 5 to 8, Rocky Point Rally Puerto Peñasco, Sonora.
A motorcycleevent that raises
money for various
charities. This year'sfestivitieswill include a poker run, various
biker competitions, stunt shows, and parties.
November 9 to 15, Cancun Film Festival.Cancun and
the Mayan Riviera
Featuring
original productions by both new and renowned filmmakers, the Cancun Film Fest
is now in its third year. Movies presented at the festival will include feature
films, documentaries and short films, directed by such internationally famous
directors as Jose Padilho from Brazil, Jaime Rosales from Spain, Celine Sciamma and Philip Claudel from
France and many others.
November 12 to 22, International Gourmet Festival.Puerto
Vallarta, Jalisco
Puerto Vallarta's finest restaurants participate in this gourmet festival. Now
in its fifteenth year, the festival has attracted some of the top names in
global gastronomy. Participants attend cooking classes, learn about wine
pairing, taste the newest and best in wines and tequila, and dine out in fine
restaurants offering unique and tantalizing menus.
November 13 to 15, Maestros del Arte Folk Art Festival.Chapala,
Jalisco
Master artists travel from all over the country to bring buyers and collectors
a great variety of folk art, ranging from ceramics and woodcarving to
rugweaving and silver jewelry at this festival held at the Chapala Yacht Club.
www.mexicoartshow.com/maestros.html
November 13 to 16,Festival Internacional del Globo - International Hot Air Balloon
Festival. Leon, Guanajuato.
The skies above Leon's MetropolitanPark will be host to at least 80 hot air
balloons during this festival and there will be concerts, contests and
exhibitions for all ages to enjoy.
www.festivaldelglobo.com.mx
November 13 to 28, Morelia's International Music
Festival.Morelia,
Michoacan
This annual festival features performances by
musicians from all over the world and takes place in beautiful settings
throughout Morelia. Now in its 20th year, this year's
edition is dedicated to the Argentina.
Mexican and foreign professional and amateur golfers will participate
in this tournament on theTom Weiskopf and El
TigreGolfcourses in Puerto Vallarta, competing for cash prizes
and the "Swing Vallarta"
trophy.
November 18 to 22, National Antique Show.Saltillo,
Coahuila
Top antique
dealers from all over the country gather at this annual festival featuring
exhibitions of international antiques and treasures. Musical and educational
events are also part of the festivities.
November 19 to 22, 2009, Toh, Festival de Aves - Yucatan Bird Festival.YucatanPeninsula
Birders will unite in the YucatanPeninsula for the 8th consecutive year for field
trips, exhibits, conferences, and a "birdathon." Objectives of this
annual festival include promoting the rich diversity of bird species found in
the Yucatan and developing a conservationist
culture among tourists and tour providers.
November 19 to 22, Score Baja 1000 - Off-Road Desert Race.Ensenada, Baja
California
Nearly 200 000 spectators turn out to this annual race, off-road desert
racing's most prestigious event. Its grueling course runs along the rugged
terrain of the barren desert and through villages along the peninsula.
November 20th, Día de la Revolucion, 20 de noviembre -
Revolution Day. Throughout Mexico This day marks the anniversary of the Mexican
Revolution of 1910. Parades and celebrations take place throughout the country.
2009 dates TBA. Feria Nacional de Plata - National Silver Fair. Taxco,
Guerrero
Top craftsmen,
artists and silversmiths compete for prizes in this festival which includes
concerts, dances, fireworks and a huge range of silver items for sale. The
festival showcases the amazing depth and breadth of Taxco's silver industry.
www.taxcolandia.com/festividades/feria_plata.php
November 25 to 28, Riviera Maya Jazz Festival.
Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen will host major national and international jazz musicians who
will perform under the stars, at the Mamitas Beach Club. This year's lineup
includes Al Jarreau, Pat Martino, Herbie Hancock and Sacbe.
November 28 to December 6, Guadalajara International Book Fair
Over 1500 editorial houses from 39
countries gather for the largest Spanish-language book festival in the world,
now in its 23rd year.
October
2009
October 2 to 18, Festival of the Sun. Mexicali, Baja
California
Concerts,
parades, and mechanical rides in celebration of the founding of Mexicali. This year's artist lineup includes
Moderatto, Cafe Tacvba, El Tri and Jaguares.
October 3 to 11 Morelia International Film Festival,
Morelia,
Michoacan.
This film festival's goal is to promote the talents of Mexican cinema and
provide a forum for international exhibition.
www.moreliafilmfest.com
October 9 to 18 International Tamaulipas Festival
The entire state of
Tamaulipas is in fiesta during this festival featuring a variety of cultural
and artistic events including exhibits, plays, concerts and cinema.
Celebrated as "Columbus Day" in the United States, this day commemorates Columbus' arrival in the Americas.
October 14 to November 1, International
Cervantino Festival, Guanajuato
One of Mexico's main annual cultural events, the Cervantino
Festival draws performers and spectators from around the world and features
opera, classical and contemporary music concerts, dance and theater
performances, and visual arts exhibits.
October 14 to 18, Riviera Maya Underground Film Festival
Playa del Carmen.
Now in its fourth
year, this film festival is a competition and a show of edgy and compelling
independent short films and documentaries from filmmakers around the world.
Films screened belong to one of four categories: Documentary, Animation,
Experimental and Fiction. Throughout the festival, there are also workshops and
conferences on cinematography and film making offered. All activities are free.
October 28 to November 2, Festival of the Skulls Aguascalientes.
Skulls of different sizes and
materials will be on display as well as stands with traditional food and
seasonal fruit. Altars in honor of the dead, diverse artistic and cultural
shows and a skeleton parade and "living altar" are all part of the
events planned.
Performance depicting King Tepoztecatl's conversion to the Catholic
religion. Procession leads to the Tepozteco Pyramid, where offerings are made.
This event includes a food festival, chinelo dances dating back to prehispanic
times, and fireworks.
Sep 15 ? 16, Mexican Independence Day. Nationwide
Indisputably Mexico's most important and most revered National Holiday
is Independence Day - Dia de la Patria. During this time, Fiestas Patrias take place nationwide. From the evening of
September 15th, parties begin. At 11pm, the President of the Republic shouts
the Cry (El Grito) of "Viva Mexico" from the balcony of the National
Palace, as Mexicans cry back with "Viva!" in an emotion-packed
traditional annual ritual. The Zocalo in Mexico City brims and buzzes
with unabated excitement. Celebrations are particularly lively at the
revolutionary Colonial centers, especially Queretaro and San Miguel de
Allende - important and significant
places before, during and after the war of Independence from
Spain. This is a great time to be in
Mexico if you like celebrations, parties and a buzzing atmosphere!
Sep 19 ? 21, Fall Equinox at Kulkulcan, Chichen
Itza, Yucatan
Marking the first day of the Autumn; many archaeological structures
(especially those closely lined with astronomical events) are popular on the
21st and 22nd of September, as the sun's light matches up with features on the
structures left behind by the ancient civilizations. The most famous is Chichen-Itza, where a shadow of
the plumed serpent moves up the main temple. You can discover Chichen-Itza and
many other Archaeology Parks in Mexico
with Mexperience.
Sep 24, Running of
the Bulls at San Miguel (Sanmiguelada) -- San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Also known as the Pamplonada because it is Mexico's imitation of Spain?s
"running of the bulls," the Sanmiguelada is an annual festival
usually taking place the third Saturday of September in honor of Saint Michael
the Archangel. The event involves dances, concerts, fireworks and bulls running
through town. Daring participants meet at high noon.
Aug 1 ? 15, International Chamber Music Festival
-- San Miguel de Allende
San Miguel is famous for non-stop festivals and parties all year-round
and this is one of its most famous, and most widely attended. The festival
lasts for a fortnight - book early as the hotels fill up at this time.
Aug 12 - 15, V Mushroom Fair of San Juanito, San
Juanito, Chihuahua
Learn more about the various types of mushrooms and their diverse
contributions to the culinary world through workshops, demonstrations and
taste-testing. This event also features cooking contests and cultural events.
Aug 15, Dia de
la Asuncion de la Virgen Guadalupe (Ascension Day) -- Nationwide
This is one of Mexico's most important religious events. The Virgin
Guadalupe is extremely important and revered by Mexican Catholics. Special
masses and processions take place nationwide, with a huge mass at the Basilica
de Guadalupe (where the original image is hosted) in Mexico City.
Aug 2o, Mani Festival (Fiesta de Mani) -- Mani,
Yucatan
This festival features local dancers, bands, traditional cuisine, live
concerts, mechanical attractions, art exhibitions and more. The festival takes
place at the center plaza and offers visitors from all over the world a unique
cultural experience.
Aug 20-28, Paracho Guitar Festival -- Paracho,
Michoacan
Come and join the festival where the most famous guitars are made in
Mexico.
Aug 28-31, Morismas of Bracho (Las Morismas de Bracho)
-- Zacatecas, Zacatecas State
A reenactment of the battles between Moors and Christians, this event
involves thousands of actors and has been held annually for more than 300
years.
Aug 29, Chile in Walnut Sauce Festival (Festival
del Chile en Nogada) -- Puebla, Puebla State
Mexico's national dish is commemorated every year with several
activities, including culinary conferences and samplings, as well as a
competition for the largest chile, judged by the Guiness Book of World Records.
Inspired by the Mexican flag, the dish contains a poblano chile (green), walnut
sauce (white), with pomegranate seeds (red) sprinkled over.
July 2009
July 4 - Nov 9, Festival of Adventure Tourism,
Chihuahua, Chihuahua State.
Athletes compete for cash prizes at
this festival featuring everything from marathons and triathlons to mountain
biking and sand-boarding. Some of the competitions include: mountain cycling
(July 8th ? 9th), Wakeboard in Lago Colina (Jul 15th ? 16th), Ultra marathon of
Los Cañones in Guachochi (Jul 22nd ? 23rd), Rally 4x4 in Chihuahua (Jul 28th ?
30th), Triathlon in Creel (Aug 5th ? 6th), Adventure dunes in Samalayuca (Aug
12th-13th), and Races 1/8 miles in Ojinaga (19th-20th). If the competition
doesn?t take your breath away, the lush scenery will. For more information
please visit www.chihuahua.gob.mx/turismoweb
July 13-23, Annual International
"ROSETE ARANDA" Puppet Festival--Huamantla, Tlaxcala.
A time-honored tradition in Mexico,
more than 15 cities in the state of Tlaxcala will be hosting this festival. For
two weeks, a multitude of puppeteers and puppets of all colors, shapes and
sizes will invade Mexico's smallest state.
July 14-23, Nueva Paquime Festival,
Casas Grandes, Chihuahua.
This festival, taking place in Casas
Grandes, just outside the renowned Paquime archaeological site (declared a
UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998), is a celebration of the heritage and
cultures of northern Mexico.
July
17 and 24, Guelaguetza. Oaxaca, Oaxaca State.
Dating back to prehispanic times
when the festival was offered to the gods in hopes of a bountiful harvest, this
event brings together delegations from the region's seven indigenous cultures.
Traditional songs and dances are performed by each group, and objects and
handicrafts typical to each region are also on display.
July 23-27, International Film Festival, Short
Expression, Guanajuato, Guanajuato State.
An annual film festival showcasing
short films and documentaries and awarding the creators of outstanding films
with the materials and equipment needed to continue their art. Every year, a
country is spotlighted at the festival as the special guest of honor, with a
variety of activities that provide a deeper look into the film culture, history
and contemporary trends of the guest country. This year, France is the special
guest of honor. www.expresionencorto.com.
July 26, National Sarape Fair, Santa Ana Chiautempan, Tlaxcala.
The renowned rectangular "sarape"
shawls, one of Mexico?s traditional textile handicrafts, are spotlighted every
year at this annual fair.
July 29 - Aug 12, International Chamber Music Festival,
San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato.
A classical music festival to bid
farewell to the summer, featuring award-winning international ensembles, guest
musicians and local artists performing in the city?s beautiful open gardens and
the grand gothic cathedral.
June 2009
June 1-15, Buenavista
Festivities, La Paz, Baja California Sur.
Go and try the wind surf and all the amenities this lovely town has for
you, celebrate with the rest of festivities like the "Loreto´s Dorado
International Fishing Tournament" and "The Coyote 300 Off Road Race" among
other activities.
May 2009
May 1, Día del Trabajo (Labor Day)
A National Holiday. Businesses and Offices close, nationwide. The
principal trade Unions march on Mexico City's
main square (the Zocalo).
May 5, Cinco de Mayo ? Battle of Puebla
A holiday celebrated in the colonial city of Puebla
commemorating the Mexican defeat of the French at the Battle of Puebla.
April 2009
April 29th to May 3rd, FIFA
Beach Soccer World Cup 2009 Qualifier
Tourists and residents of Puerto Vallarta are waiting for the
Beach Soccer World Cup 2009 qualifier. FIFA teams from Canada, Mexico, Costa
Rica, Salvador, the United-States and Jamaica will compete in Puerto Vallarta. A must-see event!
April 29th to 30th,
Festival de Nopales , Tlaxcalancingo, Puebla
This pueblito is just a few miles from
downtown Puebla, but looks like a painting from an antique Mexican calendar.
Set against a backdrop of snow-covered volcanoes, amidst fields of nopal
cactus, this town celebrates its spiney harvest with a food fair featuring nopal
salads, stews, stuffed nopales and even nopal ice cream, as well as other
delicious regional specialties, grilled meats and barbeque. Listen to one of
the largest pipe organs in Mexico in the town's 16th century church.
Tianguis Turistico, the most important
marketplace event for travel professionals, provides an opportunity for Mexican
National and International Buyers to meet with more than 500 suppliers
companies of the Mexican tourism industry during more than two days of prescheduled
appointments. This event sells and promotes one single country: Mexico.http://www.tianguisturistico.com.mx/ing/
April 24th, Annual Newport Beach to Ensenada International Yacht Race, Ensenada
April 24, 2009 will be the 62nd
running of this event and for the first time anyone can now be a part of the
yachting glamour and excitement from start to finish with special cruise
packages offered exclusively through SevenSeasTravel.com and Carnival Cruise
Lines. The best way to be part of this event is to own you own yacht, or to
join one of the many yacht crews.
This Yachting competition is originating from
Newport Beach, California to Ensenada with
more than 50 participating yachts, featuring a festival and ceremony upon their
arrival in Ensenada.
April 22nd to May 10th, Feria de San Marcos, Aguascalientes
The fair began in 1828 but has been produced since 1966 by the State
Institute of Culture.
Dedicated to San Marcos, this fair in the
state capital features local food and beverages, as well as cockfights,
bullfights, and a lavishly decorated plaza. Said to be the largest fair in
Mexico, there is a constant schedule of dances, processions, and exhibits.
Bring your camera to this one.
This is also Mexico?s oldest state fair, with agricultural, livestock
expo and cultural booths.
April 17th to 24th, Fiestas delPitic, Festival
CallejeroArtistico y Cultural, Pitic
The Municipal Institute of Culture and Art is
the creative machine behind the artistic and cultural movement of Hermosillo; from the management, promotion, and diffusion of
art and the popular culture through work with institutions, companies, the
artistic union and the community in general.
April, Xochimilco Festival, Xochimilco,
Mexico City.
The annual Xochimilco Festival is held two weeks
before Easter and dates back to pre-colonial times when Mexicans honoured the goddess
of flowers (Xochipilli) and the goddess of dance (Maculxochitl) to ensure good harvests. Every year, a
young woman is crowned La FlorMas Bella del Ejido (the most beautiful flower
of the land) who presides over colourful parades on flower-decorated barges
along Xochimilco's famed canals.
April, 18th, Rosarito-Ensenada Fun
Ride, Rosarito Beach, Baja California.
Head south of the border
with 10,000 of your closest amigos for this fun ride along the Pacific Coast
and inland through rural countryside from Rosarito Beach to Ensenada. The
event course is 50 miles of paved highway on the old Free Road from Rosarito Beach south to the city of Ensenada. Avid cyclists should finish in two hours, with
the average time to complete being 4 1/2 hours.
April 13th to 23rd, Performatica festival, Cholula, Puebla
Performática:
International Forum of Contemporary Dance and Movement Arts is a festival, a conference, a workshop, a community builder, an exchange
project, and a creative vision. Inspired by years of exposure to international
workshops, performance festivals, academic conferences, and community art
projects, Performática aims to synthesize the
best of these events into a unique forum. The event brings together an
international cadre of practicing dancers, choreographers, theorists, and
teachers of contemporary dance and related movement arts.
A tradition of 153 years.....More than 1,000,000 spectators....this is Semana Santa in Mexico. All over Mexico, during Holy Week, there
are plays re-enacting the Passion of Jesus, but it is universally known that
there is none more spectacular than the one that takes place in Iztapalapa, a neighborhood in the heart of
Mexico City! This centuries old tradition holds together a community that
prepares for a whole year for this celebration. Mexican popular culture is seen
at its best through this festivity: religious fervor, folklore, entertainment,
all perfectly intermixed.
April 4th, Rotary Golf Tournament
to Benefit Kids - Sporting Event, Nuevo Vallarta,Nayarit
Held at the Flamingos Golf Club between Bucerias and
Nuevo Vallarta, the Second Annual Rotary Golf Tournament to Benefit Kids is a
fun golf day that benefits local charities. Entry fee ($120 USD or 1,500 pesos)
includes hole-in-one prizes, lunch, beverages, door prizes, and a raffle. http://www.rotarygolfvallarta.org
March 2009
March, 18th to 22nd,Cumbre Tajin, Veracruz:
This festival evokes the spring season (a
time of renovation) and celebrates the archeological sites
and natural beauty of Veracruz. Taking place close
to the archaeologically rich site of Tajin, this annual festival celebrates
Mexican culture and the arrival of spring. Visitors are treated to an amazing
programme of traditional dance, music and song amidst the archaeological sites
and the incredible beauty of Tajin.
Cumbre Tajin
translates as the 'Tajin Summit ' and showcases the culture, arts and
craftsmanship of the Totonac Indians who have lived in this region since
pre-Columbian times. Each year, thousands of tourists flock to the site for
this magical festival experience.
March, 18th to 22th, SpringEquinox,Chichen-Itza, Yucatan:
Thousands of people from around the world gather at this Mayan ruin on
the Yucatan peninsula to witness the afternoon shadow of the snake-god Kukulcan slowly "crawl down" the country's
largest Mayan pyramid, El Castillo.
March, 15thto 29th,Primer Festival Mundial De Danza 2009 "México
En La Piel",Michoacán:
BALLET FOLKLÓRICO
YURÉCUARO. After 22 years of existence, more and more people, associations, and
groups are joining this event. After travelling during 2 years from 2005 to
2007, this ballet won international acclaim thanks to its cultural organization
and work quality. Come and see this first world dance festival. http://www.turismomichoacan.gob.mx/
March, 12th to 29th, 25th
Historic Center Festival of Mexico, Mexico:
The 25th Historic Center Festival of Mexico
will take place from the 12th until the 29th of March 2009. This event,
organized by the Mexico Historic Center Festival Association is the most
important cultural celebration of the year. It is also an important meeting for
art amateurs in Latin America.
Every year since 1985, the largest historic
downtown of America welcomes performing and visual arts for all kinds of
publics.
During 18 days, more than 275 000 people will
attend 280 concerts, shows and educative activities organized in prestigious
places, such as the Fine Arts Palace, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Franz
Mayer Museum, but also in the street.
With 280 activities of all types, this festival is far from being
exclusive.
These are different activities that you can enjoy:
Classical Music and
Opera
Music, from Pop to
rock
Theatre
Modern and
Contemporary Dance
Literature
Cinema
Visual Arts
Public Arts
Several
Conferences and classes for all kind of audience
March, 12th to 14th,
Boat Show Latin America 2009, Puerto Vallarta:
The Boat Show Latin America 2009 takes place
in Puerto Vallarta. It is the most
important boat show in Latin America. It will take place in the 8,000 square
meters of the port administration facilities. Water sports professionals as
well as visitors will admire hundreds of boats as well as collect ocean and sea
related information.
March, 6th. Night of the Witches (Noche de Brujas), Catemaco:
The small lakeside town of Catemaco, referred to as the mecca of witch doctors, attracts
thousands of people seeking non-conventional healing methods. Many swear by the
results. Taking place the first Friday night of March every year, the annual
gathering is a spectacle of witches, healers, magicians and wizards.
An important exhibition dedicated to the
national treasures of tsarist-era Russia, with artifacts from the
prestigious Ermitage Museum in Saint-
Petersburg.
December 11th to July 26th.
Spirit Land (Tierra Espiritual) MuseoRufinoTamayo Contemporary Art Museum, Mexico City:
An exhibition centered on the deep influence
that non-European cultures had on 20th century artists. Featuring
works by the likes of Victor Brauner, Mathias
Goeritz, Georgia O´Keeffe, Wolfgang Tillmans, María Asunción Raventós, RufinoTamayo, Jean Dubuffet, Wifredo Lam,
Francisco Toledo and Marcelo Bonevardi.
Until March 3rd. Amero, Resistiendo el
olvido, Museo Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo
Until
February 13.Drawings and Masters: European and Mexican
artists from the 16th to the 20th century, MuseoNacional de San
Carlos, Mexico City:
This exhibition features a collection of
sketches made by acclaimed artists, which allow the visitor to have a peek at
the creative process behind the elaboration of some of their great works.
Until
March.Diego Rivera and the Inquisition, Museo Mural Diego Rivera, Mexico City:
This exhibition aims at presenting traits of
the visual arts in New Spain and early 20th century Mexico, with a
focus on the works of SimónPereyns, Juan RodríguezJuárez, Juan
Correa and Cristóbal de Villalpando. Starting March 2009, the exhibition will be
travelling to Monclova and Monterrey.
In the state of
Sinaloa, the famous carnaval Mazatlán takes place every year 40 days before the
Holy week, with shows, queen of the carnaval election, fireworks and other
spectacular attractions.
February 5th. Constitution day, Santiago de Querétaro
The
Constitution day is a day off for all Mexicans. During this day, the president
goes to the city Santiago de Querétaro to honour and celebrate the
constitution.
On the Western
coast of Mexico in San Blas, the Blessing of the Sea festival is represented by
several activities related to the belief of the sea. Traditional music and
dance, horseracing are part of this exceptional event.
This rally is
part of the FIA World Rally Championship, with 965km through Mexico. For lovers
of rallies, one of the best events of this kind in Mexico.
February 17th to March 1st. Mexico city
International Contemporary Film Festival (FICCO)
6th
edition of the most important cinematographic event in Mexico. Creators and
audiences join in this festival to celebrate and share their passion for
cinematography.
February 23rd to 28th . Tennis Tournament Abierto
Mexicano Telcel HSBC
International
event with some of the best players of the tennis circuit: Almagro, Robredo,
Moyafor the men?s tournament, William
and Penetta for the queen?s tournament.
Celebrated
since 1866, this carnival is recognized as the most important of Mexico. The
streets full of colours welcome you to enjoy the Happiest Carnival of your
life.
February 18th to 25th. Un Carnaval de Pelicula
Merida Yucatan
This carnival
will take place in the city of Merida in the state of Yucatan. Famous for its
burning of Juan Carnival and other spectacular activities such as parades and
fireworks.
January 25th to February 6th.XI World Championship FAI of paragliding,
Valle de Bravo
The best
paragliding event of the year. Competitors from all over the world will
celebrate this event in Valle de Bravo. Certainly one of the most important
sport events of Mexico.
An important exhibition dedicated to the
national treasures of tsarist-era Russia, with artefacts from the prestigious
Hermitage Museum in Saint-Petersburg.
December 16 toJanuary 18. TheStepsof José Luis Cuevas (Los pasos de José Luis
Cuevas), Centro Cultural del Centenario, Guadalajara (Jalisco):
An evolutive
collection of paintings, drawings, engravings and sculpture by this important
Mexican artist
All of
January. 2nd International piñata contest, Museo de Arte Popular, Mexico City:
An unmistakable figure of any celebration of
the posadas, the piñata, is by
definition a popular tradition. It is also the pretext behind this exhibition,
featuring 244 of this beautiful craft.
All of
January.Railroads to exile: The Children of Morelia, an Exodus in Mexico (Las víasdelexilio: Niños de Morelia, un éxodo en
México), National Railroads Museum (MuseoNacional de losferrocarriles), Puebla:
In the summer of 1937, 454 Spanish children
were sent to Mexico where the government of Lazaro Cárdenas
had offered them exile to escape from the Spanish Civil War. This exhibition
tells their story, and that of the means of transportation during this era.
Until
January 18.Shall We Get Naked? Drawings, paintings and
crafts exhibition by GreciaKarnion (¿Nosdesnudamos?), Museum of Journalism and
Graphic Arts (MuseodelPeriodismo y lasArtesGráficas), Guadalajara (Jalisco):
Known as a very devout people, Mexicans are
also much concerned about the fate of their pets On January 17, day of Saint
Anthony, they bring their pets to be blessed at the local church. With the
diversity of nature to be found in Mexico, you can guarantee some unusual pets
will be thronging the church square - cats, dogs, quetzals, geckos, you name it
- you'll find it!
The feast is usually celebrated in a morning mass (around 10am) in the local
church and then the priest emerges to bless the assorted animals waiting
bemusedly in the church square. Don't just expect to see pets either, since for
agricultural people in Mexico, the Feast of San Antonio Abad is an opportunity
to ensure the health of their livestock, donkeys and horses over the coming
year.
Until
January 23.Sensless Death, Ex Convento del Carmen, Mexico City:
An exhibition by José Pérez
López.
Until
January 25.Galactic Closet (TendederoGaláctico), MuseoRaúlAnguiano, Mexico City:
UntilJanuary 30, PaperDreams (Sueños en Papel),
Librería José Luis Martínez, MexicoCity:
A selection of 124 pictures by 78
illustrators from around the world, taking a moment to dream away
Until February 1st. 10th
International Biennial of the Poster (10ª
Bienal Internacional del Cartel en México), Mexico City:
Trama Visual,
A.C. and theFranz Mayer Museum present the 10th edition of the International
Biennial of the Poster. The special guest country this year is Japan,
celebrating 120 years of close ties with the Asian archipelago nation.
Designers from 62 countries have participated, presenting over 4,500 posters. A
selection of 337 pieces is on display at the Franz Mayer Museum until February
1st 2009.
Until
February 13.Drawings and Masters: European and Mexican
artists from the 16th to the 20th century, MuseoNacional de San
Carlos, Mexico City:
This exhibition features a collection of
sketches made by acclaimed artists, which allow the visitor to have a peek at
the creative process behind the elaboration of some of their great works.
Until
March.Diego Rivera and the Inquisition, Museo Mural Diego Rivera, Mexico City:
This exhibition aims at presenting traits of
the visual arts in New Spain and early 20th century Mexico, with a
focus on the works of SimónPereyns, Juan RodríguezJuárez, Juan
Correa and Cristóbal de Villalpando. Starting March 2009, the exhibition will be
travelling to Monclova and Monterrey.
