The gray office where I work carries the monotony of an unchanging landscape; the constant hum of printers, the incessant tapping of keys, and the distant buzz of computers form the soundtrack of my working hours. Yet inside me, a restlessness awakens the moment the clock signals the end of the day.As evening falls and …
In 2023, the leaders of the musical groups SONAR Las Joyas from León, Guanajuato, and Tarhiata Jimpanhe from Cherán Atzicuirin—both ensembles made up of children and youth—organized a musical encounter in both cities. Cheranastico served as the first host of this event.León, Guanajuato, is a city defined by its industrial and economic orientation throughout its …
In this land of old stories and cherished customs, of the scent of burning wood, where time is measured in handfuls of earth and love is kneaded with patience before turning into a tortilla, my feet cling to this soil like roots to a clay pot.I did not cross the desert, nor the Río Bravo, …
Just over a year ago, my journey led me to Santa Clara for the very first time—a trip that left an indelible mark, a prelude to all that was yet to come. When word spread in Ocumicho that Santa Clara would host the event this year, my heart leapt with excitement. It wasn’t simply a …
Not long ago, in Santa Clara del Cobre, the New Fire was kindled—a symbolic spark said to revive ancient rituals, rekindle collective memory, and forge an unbreakable bond with tradition. After the ceremony, the community of Tingambato was chosen as the host site. Yet what appeared to be a straightforward decision soon stirred up a …
