Perhaps the variety of music is one of the attributes that draw people from other countries to relocate to Mexico. I was drawn by the culture of family and community, instead of work and shopping that predominates in the US. The glue that holds together the community are its fiestas, and that includes music. Here we'll explore how music is...
Read MoreTepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico. Tepoztlán celebration of Gay Pride Day, July 25, 2025 The first Pride‐related event in Tepoztlán dates back to July 25, 2015, when the local Comité por la Diversidad Sexual organized a cultural event featuring drag and musical shows, alongside HIV/STI awareness booths and rapid testing. It drew participation from...
Read MoreTepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico. A weekend on Avenida Tepozteco, a main street in Tepoztlán. Photo by author Unlike the US, a lot of life in Mexico happens in the streets. And Tepoztlán is no exception. Here we visit some main streets and side streets. We will see tourists and street booths that serve them. And we will enjoy street arts and culture,...
Read MoreTepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico. Setting up a booth at Carnival, 2023 Photo by author Carnival in Tepoztlán is a big production. The population doubles from added celebrants during this four day event, with the focus in the town Centro. A lot of work is involved in setting it up and cleanup afterwards. It brings in a lot of income to the community,...
Read MoreTepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico. The new sign at the town common (zocalo) with Dia Day Muertos decorations. Photo by author Dia de Muertos is an important fiesta celebrated in all Latin American countries. Every town in Mexico has different customs, and Tepoztlán is no exception. In an earlier article, I described this fiesta, with photos and a...
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