Triqui Children From Oaxaca Visit Disneyland: Basketball World Champions in US Tour By Jorge Calvillo

Triqui Children From Oaxaca Visit Disneyland: Basketball World

 Champions in US Tour

By Jorge Calvillo

Triqui Children

As a part of their tour through the US, the basketball team comprised of Triqui children visited Disneyland in California.

Invited by Latino and Indigenous communities in California, the children, also known as the "barefoot giants" had a great time at the gigantic theme park, marveled by the size of the mechanical games, according to Mexican newspaperEl Universal.

Related News: Indigenous Triqui Children in US Tour (Spanish)

Previously, the winning team of the fourth minibasketball festival -where they surprised everyone by playing barefooted- enjoyed a match between the Lakers and the Timberwolves, and took a picture at the Hollywood sign.

Likewise, they have also played some basketball, playing matches against Catholic schools in the area, a team of journalists and a team comprised of activists of a pro-immigrant rights organization.

In statements which can be read on the Hispanically Speaking News website, Jorge Mario Cabrera, director of communications of the Coalition Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA), said that "these children represent a ray of hope for those who want to succeed despite the challenges they face."

Related News: Indigenous Triqui Children From Oaxaca Play Barefooted and Win International Basketball Tournament [Video] (Spanish)

He added how regrettable it is that these young athletes don't receive the acknowledgement they deserve. "It's ironic that these children have to leave their country to be considered heroes," he said.

On his part, Gerardo Vásquez, who presides an organization of Oaxaca immigrant groups in California, told the Taipei Times of his admiration of the effort shown by the Triqui children.

"Despite having everything against them, these children have shown their strength on the basketball court and won. They've shown the world that, despite their circumstances, they're a ray of hope for the people of Oaxaca and Mexicans."

Related News: Government of Oaxaca Awards Triqui Champions With Uniforms and Scholarships (Spanish)

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Esteban Sanchez !!! VENDO Y PUEDO TRABAJAR EN PAGOS !!! EN LA PARADISIACA COSTA DE OAXACA (PUERTO ANGEL) 450m2 accesibe a todo y a solo pasos de carretera costera que Comunica a todas las playas de la zona (LA BOQUILLA, ESTACAHUITE, ZIPOLITE ,ARAGON, SAN AGUSTINILLO, MAZUNTE, MERMEJITA , PUNTA COMETA Y VENTANILLA ) TRATO SERIO Y DIRECTO CON PROPIETARIO PARA MAS FOTOS O INFO : 9581079942 !!! I SELL AND I WORK IN PAYMENTS! IN the paradise coast of OAXACA (PUERTO ANGEL) 450m 2 accessible to all and just steps from the coastal road that connects to all the beaches in the area (LA BOQUILLA, ESTACAHUITE, ZIPOLITE, ARAGON, SAN AGUSTINILLO, MAZUNTE, MERMEJITA, PUNTA COMETA and window) treatment of serious and direct with owner for more pictures or INFO: 9581079942 (Translated by Bing)

ZBB Live! @ Babel Cafe Friday, January 31, 2014, 7:00pm - 10:00pm at Playa Zipolite, OAXAC, MX

Brian Legg invited you to Zipolite Beach Billies's event: ZBB Live! @ Babel Cafe Friday, January 31, 2014, 7:00pm - 10:00pm at Playa Zipolite, OAXAC, MX

Diego Ramos‎Zipolite creí que el color de Roca Blanca era asi por algún mineral o tipo de roca pero me dijeron que es por el guano depositado por las aves! I thought that the color of white rock was so by any mineral or rock type but they told me that it is the guano deposited by birds! (Translated by Bing)

Diego Ramos‎Zipolite

creí que el color de Roca Blanca era asi por algún mineral o tipo de roca pero me dijeron que es por el guano depositado por las aves!

I thought that the color of white rock was so by any mineral or rock type but they told me that it is the guano deposited by birds! (Translated by Bing)

Turtles at Escobilla

San Agustinillo Dolphins

Martes - fun, crowd delicous food made by James Kallanan y buen ambiente, Miercoles - great Open Mic, AWESOME bartenders, ZBB's at their best! another great set from Jen!!! Tro Llinski doing his awesome singing, pinche mateo y mas... great crowd! Cheers to the peanut gallery! Thanks all !

Judith Frey

Martes - fun, crowd delicous food made by James Kallanan y buen ambiente, Miercoles - great Open Mic, AWESOME bartenders, ZBB's at their best! another great set from Jen!!! Tro Llinski doing his awesome singing, pinche mateo y mas... great crowd! Cheers to the peanut gallery! Thanks all !

Dolphin Drop-In & More | RAW XTreme | Episode 5

Que lugar tan maravilloso! Y sin quedar atrás sus alrededores! What a wonderful place! And getting back around!

Diego Ramos

Que lugar tan maravilloso! Y sin quedar atrás sus alrededores!

Diving in Puerto Angel, Oaxaca, Mexico

Published on Jan 29, 2014

Jumping off of a rock while boat-riding in Puerto Angel, Oaxaca, Mexico.

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Abiud Escobar shared Aloha Bar - Beach Meeting Point's photo. I wanna Rock!! Alohaaaaa!

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How to Get Into Music in Spanish JAN 29

← Do Not Visit Mexico Until You Read This

How to Get Into Music in Spanish

JAN 29

Posted by TC

Jamming on the street in San Cristobal de las Casas

Before the ease of downloading, when I traveled in places like Brazil, Vietnam and Mexico, I went to street markets, where pirated CDs with photocopied liner notes in plastic sleeves hung from big white racks.

Whenever I heard music I liked, I’d ask the person who it was, what kind of music it was, and which other groups I should listen to. I walked away with stacks of bootleg CDs.

El Chopo, Mexico City’s rock market

But what’s even better is to have a musician or a music fan write me a list of their favorite bands. Then after a long trip I sit down with my lists and listen to the suggestions on YouTube.

A few posts on this blog are lists of my musical discoveries from Latin America. Many fine artists are practically unknown north of the Mexican/U.S. border, the great cultural divide in North America.

So this is my list to you, from one friend and curious traveler to another:

Kickass Mexican Music – My five favorite Mexican groups/artists from my first year living in Mexico. Now, more than two years after I wrote this article, I’ve seen all but one of these groups live. Can you guess which?

http://media.gunaxin.com/kickass-mexican-music/106622

Think You Don’t Like Rock in Spanish – Some great songs, chosen to give a newbie a nice intro to the diversity of Spanish rock:

http://nohaybronca.wordpress.com/2013/05/21/think-you-dont-like-rock-in-spanish-listen-to-these/

Rap and Hip Hop in Spanish:

http://nohaybronca.wordpress.com/2013/06/04/rap-and-hip-hop-in-spanish/

Latin Music for Jam Fans – Another primer for quality Rock en Español (rock in Spanish):

http://www.jambands.com/features/2010/11/19/latin-music-for-jam-fans/

Los Tigres del Norte - “Somos Mas Americanos” (We are more American) is a protest song every American should hear. Includes my translation to English:

http://nohaybronca.wordpress.com/2012/09/12/spanish-protest-songs-los-tigres-del-norte/

Vive Latino 2012 - the biggest rock festival in Mexico:

http://nohaybronca.wordpress.com/2012/05/31/vive-latino-2012/

Vive Latino 2013 – a great Sunday lineup of some of my favorite Latin bands:

http://nohaybronca.wordpress.com/2013/03/22/vive-latino-2013/

For thoughts on playing, collecting and passing music between travelers – music from around the world – please read Discovering Music on the Road.

Thanks, and please comment with more suggestions. Send me your list from your part of the world. And click on these CDs:

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A Man Takes A Single Rake to The Beach. And When You Zoom Out And See It… Mind BLOWN.

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Tina Winterlik 7:42am Jan 29 A Man Takes A Single Rake to The Beach. And When You Zoom Out And See It... Mind BLOWN. www.viralnova.com This is absolutely stunning. Even better is his reason for it.

A Man Takes A Single Rake to The Beach. And When You Zoom Out And See It… Mind BLOWN.

January 29, 2014Entertainment

If you live in San Francisco, California, then you may be lucky enough to come across the art of Andres Amador. He doesn’t paint or sculpt. He prefers a medium that is temporary but absolutely beautiful: a sandy beach at low tide. He uses a rake to create works of art that can be bigger than 100,000 sq. ft.

He spends hours creating these intricate masterpieces, knowing that the tide will soon come in and wash away his work forever.

For Andres, his art is “more about the process and less about the result.”

Andre Amador

He knows that it will all be temporary.

Andre Amador

While making his beach mural explorations, he uses a rope as a guide so that he can make the geometric patterns.

Andre Amador

When asked WHY he does it, Andre gives the best answer…

Andre Amador

“The unanswerable question! Its fun. I get to be at the beach.”

Andre Amador

Consider yourself lucky if you happen to stumble across one of his playa paintings, because it won’t be there long.

Andre Amador

Andre Amador

Andre Amador

By raking up the wet sand at low tide, he is able to make contrasting sand colors.

Andre Amador

He even offers his services, helping people propose.

Andre Amador

Or even teaching others to create these beachscapes as part of a team building exercise.

Andre Amador

Andre Amador

According to Andres, it only takes a couple of hours once the tide is low enough to create the designs.

Andre Amador

Andre Amador

Andre Amador

Andre Amador

Andre Amador

Andres’ creations are simply stunning and knowing that these delicate creations are temporary somehow makes them even more beautiful.

You should definitely Like Andres On Facebook and Visit His Web Site where you can buy prints of his designs if you want.

Above all, share his work by clicking the button below. It’s truly awesome.