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Sunday, February 23, 2014
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Indigenous Triqui Children, Basketball World Champions on U.S. Tour [Video]
Indigenous Triqui Children, Basketball World Champions on U.S. Tour [Video]
By Jorge Calvillo | First Posted: Feb 20, 2014 08:00 AM EST
(Photo: Facebook Los Niños Triqui)![]()
Mexico's Children Basketball Team, represented by a group of indigenous triqui children, was warmly welcomed by Latinos in the U.S.
News agency Associated Press reported that the Triqui children arrived at Los Angeles as a part of their tour in California.
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The leaders
of the Oaxaca Federation of Indigenous Communities and Organizations in California was in charge of welcoming the children who achieved their fame after becoming champions of an international
basketball tournament.
of the Oaxaca Federation of Indigenous Communities and Organizations in California was in charge of welcoming the children who achieved their fame after becoming champions of an international basketball tournament.
The Triqui children caused controversy by playing most of their games barefooted, but said that this made them quicker and is more comfortable to them.
The team of Mexican children has been mocked and discriminated against many times, for their skin color and indigenous ethnicity, but the trainer of the Indigenous Basketball Academy of Mexico, Sergio Zuñiga, said that this hasn't affected their performance in court.
in court.
The AP explained that every member of the Mexican team was born in one of the poorest communities in the state of Oaxaca, and that some of their homes don't even have electricity or running water, which has kept them isolated for some time.
or running water, which has kept them isolated for some time.
"Despite having all of this working against them, these kids have shown their winning strength in basketball courts. They have played with body and soul and become victors. They have shown the world that despite their situation in Mexico, they are a beacon of hope for the people of Oaxaca and Mexicans", said the president of the Mexican team, Gerardo Vásquez.
Despite the children hoping to travel to the US to work after finishing their studies, their trainers and sports authorities insist that they should remain in Mexico to continue to be an example for the rest of society.
The children hope to do many things while in California, among which are visiting Disneyland, touring the University of California and going to an NBA game.
Friday, February 21, 2014
Yayo Montemayor Cruz un bonito recuerdo cuando en verdad era la posada kiko ! a nice souvenir when in truth was the posada kiko! (Translated by Bing)
un bonito recuerdo cuando en verdad era la posada kiko !
a nice souvenir when in truth was the posada kiko! (Translated by Bing)
Yayo Montemayor Cruz QUE FOTO TAN HERMOSA CUANDO YO MANEJABA LA POSADA KIKO TOMADA POR UN GRAN AMIGO QUE QUIERO MUCHO Y GRAN FOTÓGRAFO LAUTARO ROJAS DE ARGENTINA THAT PHOTO SO BEAUTIFUL WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE KIKO INN TAKEN BY A GREAT FRIEND THAT I WANT TO MUCH AND GREAT PHOTOGRAPHER LAUTARO ROJAS OF ARGENTINA (Translated by Bing)
QUE FOTO TAN HERMOSA CUANDO YO MANEJABA LA POSADA KIKO TOMADA POR UN GRAN AMIGO QUE QUIERO MUCHO Y GRAN FOTÓGRAFO LAUTARO ROJAS DE ARGENTINA
THAT PHOTO SO BEAUTIFUL WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE KIKO INN TAKEN BY A GREAT FRIEND THAT I WANT TO MUCH AND GREAT PHOTOGRAPHER LAUTARO ROJAS OF ARGENTINA (Translated by Bing)
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Circus Festival of Mazunte - MX posted in Circus Festival in Mazunte - Mazunte Circus Festival
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Rnc Moran Cortes VENDO CAMIONETA EXPLORER MODELO 2001, 4X4 COLOR NEGRA, TODO PAGADO, EN BUENO ESTADO, TAMBIEN SE INCLUYEN 4 LLANTAS MARCA NITTO. COMPLETAMENTE NUEVAS INTERESADOS MANDAS INBOX FOR SALE TRUCK EXPLORER MODEL 2001, 4 X 4 COLOR BLACK, ALL PAID, IN GOOD STATE, ALSO INCLUDE 4 WHEELS NITTO BRAND. COMPLETELY NEW INTERESTED SEND INBOX (Translated by Bing)
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VENDO CAMIONETA EXPLORER MODELO 2001, 4X4 COLOR NEGRA, TODO PAGADO, EN BUENO ESTADO, TAMBIEN SE INCLUYEN 4 LLANTAS MARCA NITTO. COMPLETAMENTE NUEVAS INTERESADOS MANDAS INBOX
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Violeta Violeta BELLISIMAS PLAYAS VERDAD? Entonces tratemos de conservarlas limpias,porque ellas son las que atraen a el turismo internacional,los turistas vienen en busca de otro clima,de playas bellas,pero lo mas importante buscan playas limpias,si usted es de aqui de la region no le cuesta nada levantar en una bolsita la basurita que haya tirado,usted sea un poco mas observador con el turismo y dese cuenta que ellos no le dejan ni siquiera la envoltura del chicle tirada porque,simplemente tienen otra cultura. BEAUTIFUL BEACHES TRUTH? Then try to keep them clean, because they are those that attract international tourism, tourists come in search of another climate, beautiful beaches, but more important they are looking for clean beaches, if you are here in the region it does not cost you nothing stand in a bag the debris that has been pulled, you are a little more observer with tourism and realize that they do not let him not even pulled the chewing gum wrapper becausejust have another culture. (Translated by Bing)
BELLISIMAS PLAYAS VERDAD? Entonces tratemos de conservarlas limpias,porque ellas son las que atraen a el turismo internacional,los turistas vienen en busca de otro clima,de playas bellas,pero lo mas importante buscan playas limpias,si usted es de aqui de la region no le cuesta nada levantar en una bolsita la basurita que haya tirado,usted sea un poco mas observador con el turismo y dese cuenta que ellos no le dejan ni siquiera la envoltura del chicle tirada porque,simplemente tienen otra cultura.
BEAUTIFUL BEACHES TRUTH? Then try to keep them clean, because they are those that attract international tourism, tourists come in search of another climate, beautiful beaches, but more important they are looking for clean beaches, if you are here in the region it does not cost you nothing stand in a bag the debris that has been pulled, you are a little more observer with tourism and realize that they do not let him not even pulled the chewing gum wrapper becausejust have another culture. (Translated by Bing)
Terrenoaxacosta Vasquez Saludos a los del Grupo...les dejo una de las vistas más bonitas de zipolite; desde Casa Orquidea Zipolite, espero les guste... — with Stacy Lynn. Greetings to the group... I leave one of the most beautiful views of the village; Since House Orchid Zipolite, hope you like it... (Translated by Bing)
Saludos a los del Grupo...les dejo una de las vistas más bonitas de zipolite; desde Casa Orquidea Zipolite, espero les guste... — withStacy Lynn.
Greetings to the group... I leave one of the most beautiful views of the village; Since House Orchid Zipolite, hope you like it... (Translated by Bing)
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Violeta Violeta TAQUERIA ABASOLO: Ubicada en calle abasolo aqui en Pochutla Le ofrece tacos de suadero,mazisa,cecina,chorizo y pollo refrescos y cafe calientito los dias :martes,miercoles,jueves y sabado de 7:00 p.m. a las 11:00 p.m. Atendidos por la sra. Albina Reyes TAQUERIA ABASOLO: Located in calle abasolo here in Pochutla Le offers tacos de suadero, mazisa, cecina, chorizo and chicken calientito coffee and refreshments days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. by Albina Ms. Reyes (Translated by Bing)
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TAQUERIA ABASOLO: Ubicada en calle abasolo aqui en Pochutla Le ofrece tacos de suadero,mazisa,cecina,chorizo y pollo refrescos y cafe calientito los dias :martes,miercoles,jueves y sabado de 7:00 p.m. a las 11:00 p.m. Atendidos por la sra. Albina Reyes
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Monday, February 17, 2014
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Expat tales: Foodie fiesta Oaxaca JODI FLEMING
http://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/kiwi-traveller/9718284/Expat-tales-Foodie-fiesta-Oaxaca
JODI FLEMING
SHOPPER'S DELIGHT: Jodi Fleming advises taking an empty suitcase to Mexico as there'll be much to buy.
KIWI EX-PAT: Jodi Fleming.
Kiwi Traveller
Mexico's affordability of living was a shock for Jodi Fleming who responds to questions here about life in the province of Oaxaca.
Why did you move to Mexico?
I decided to leave the corporate world and volunteer for a year in Mexico. I had a Skype interview with the foundation I now work for and arrived in Oaxaca de Juarez, Mexico, in October 2012.
What do you do there?
I volunteer in various capacities for two inspiring local NGOs here. Fundacion En Via (envia.org) provides local women with interest-free micro-loans to start or grow their own businesses. They provide 100 per cent of these loans from tour fees.
Techamos Una Mano (tum.org.mx) was formed by local students, concerned about families living in substandard housing and the rising amount of plastic waste created by living in a city where it is necessary to buy bottled water. This organisation builds simple houses for marginalised families in Oaxaca using, among other things, milk cartons and plastic bottles.
I also blog about my life in Oaxaca at underamexicansky.com.
What do you like or dislike about life in Mexico?
I love living in Oaxaca (wah-hah-kah). The locals are friendly, the food is fantastic, the crafts are amazing, the history is epic. Oaxaca is a beautiful Unesco-listed colonial city and there is always a festival happening. With festivals come cohetes, which I could live without. Cohetes are firecrackers, launched into the air with a slingshot and which explode very loudly.
How does the cost of living compare to New Zealand?
I am in for a heck of a shock when I return to New Zealand. This morning at the market I bought two tomatoes, an avocado, an onion, two bread rolls, a large papaya, a bunch of bananas, three eggs, some homemade salsa, a steamed tamale and a container of milk for 65 pesos (NZ$5.95). I have a one bedroom apartment in central Oaxaca, which is 3500 pesos a month (NZ$319).
What do you do on weekends?
I like to visit different small towns around Oaxaca, trying to time it for their market day.
What do you think of the food?
Oaxaca is known as a foodie city, and both Rick Bayliss and Anthony Bourdain have filmed here in the last couple of months.
Oaxaca is famous for seven types of moles (mol-lays), sauces containing on average 20 different ingredients.
Vendors in the central markets sell chapulines - fried grasshoppers coated in difference spices. My favourite Oaxacan street/market foods are tlayudas, tamales, huaraches and memelas.
Oaxaca is known throughout Mexico for its chocolate, and a cup of chocolate caliente is definitely something not to miss. Oaxaca is also a city that takes coffee very seriously with beans grown locally and roasted onsite in many cafes.
What's the best way to get around?
Walk. The central city is very compact and easy to get around, and walking allows you to discover new things.
What's the shopping like?
Amazing. Bring an empty suitcase when you come, for alebrijes, wool tapetes, green pottery, black pottery, embroidered cotton shirts, tapestries, woven bags, discs of chocolate, baskets, scarves, silver jewellery, mezcal, hammered hearts and 3-D angels made from tin, Mexican tiles, leather bags and sandals etc.
What's the nightlife like?
Oaxaca has a multitude of great places to have dinner and drinks before heading to a bar or club to dance. Oaxaquenos love to dance.
What is your favourite part?
Art and music are highly prized talents in Mexican culture. The numerous museums and art galleries in Oaxaca are always showing new exhibitions so they are great places to visit. Relax with coffee in the beautiful cafe spaces afterwards.
What time of year is best to visit?
I would time a visit for the festival you want to see. I was here for Dia de los Muertos last year which was incredible.
What's your must-do thing?
Take a colectivo (shared taxi) to the Tlacolula market on Sunday. You can buy anything there. The best thing is sharing a cafe bench with the 4-foot Zapotec grandmothers in traditional dress; all their shopping piled at their feet while they take a break with a cup of atole.
What are your top tips for tourists?
Take your time and absorb the atmosphere. Always ask before taking photos of locals. Dine on a restaurant terrace and admire the view. People-watch at the zocalo. Do a day trip to somewhere outside of Oaxaca. Visit Monte Alban, which dates back to 500BCE.
How easy is it for you to get back to New Zealand?
I can bus (six hours) or fly (40 minutes) from Oaxaca to Mexico City. It's a direct flight from Mexico City to Los Angeles (four hours) and then another direct flight to Auckland (12 hours).
If you know an expat who wants to share the inside knowledge on their home away from home, email escape@star-times.co.nz with Expat in the subject line.
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