Upcoming
Programs
Festival
and Folk Art in Michoacán
May 30 - June 7, 2010
For many years we
have known that the western Mexican state of Michoacán,
the “soul of Mexico,” is
one of the richest states for the production of folk arts and crafts. The
traditions of pottery, textiles, lacquers, copper, leather, guitars,
and other items are unsurpassed anywhere in the Republic. In
June 2009, photographer Denis Defibaugh and I went into the area
of Lake Pátzcuaro and the western highlands to seek out
the celebration of “Corpus Christi Day” among the
Purépecha, or Tarascan, people, the primary indigenous group
in Michoacán. We had an incredible experience, which
we are currently documenting in book form, along with some other
festivals we have visited recently. However,
we cannot wait to share this experience with our friends. We
think this will be one the most exciting programs we have ever
developed. ($1675)
Dia
de los Muertos en Oaxaca
October 29 - November 5, 2010
PROGRAM CLOSED - WAITING LIST ONLY
We
now count the time in decades from when we first said “Have
the time of your life on the Day of the Dead!” Hundreds
of people have taken us up on this call and I cannot remember
any one of them ever being disappointed. What is surprising
is how many have made multiple trips to this same program. All
good things must end and we think this might be our farewell
trip for the Day of the Dead in Oaxaca. ($1745)
Artes
y Antigüedades
en Puebla
December 29, 2010 - January 3, 2011
Responding to
popular demand, we are returning to the magnificent
city of Puebla for a memorable New Year’s
celebration. We will be staying in
the acclaimed Mesón Sacristía
de la Compañía in the
heart of the city. The incredible
colonial architecture, displayed in churches,
public buildings, museums, and private
mansions, has earned Puebla the distinction
of being a UNESCO World Heritage site. The
talavera tile produced in and around
the city is world famous. From mole
poblano to chiles
en nogada, Puebla has made memorable
contributions to world cuisine. You
will experience the best Puebla has to
offer as well as having an opportunity
to visit nearby Cholula and Tlaxcala.
($1310)
Candelaria
in Tlacotalpan, Veracruz
January 29 - February 3, 2011
Candelaria is February 2, Candelmas, and the Virgin of
Candelaria is the patron saint of Tlacotalpan, a UNESCO World Heritage town on
the Papaloapan River about an hour and one-half south of Veracruz city. A
quiet town of pastel colored homes, churches, and other buildings of less than
10,000 inhabitants, it comes alive the end of January each year. ($1475)
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