Art & Culture

Merida, Yucatan has a vibrant art and culture scene and we let you know about all the great art and cultural events in the city!

The Day of the Dead Ritual of Cleaning the Bones in Campeche, Mexico

This month on October 30th we will go on our annual journey to Pomuch, Campeche about 1 hour and 20 minutes from Merida. It’s a beautiful and  authentic Hanal Pixan experience in the heart of where traditions are kept sacred, the pueblos of Southern Mexico.  TO JOIN THIS YEAR’S GROUP MESSAGE WRITE: editor@midcitybeat.com  The following […]

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Day of the Dead in Yucatan: City of Merida Announces 2024 Hanal Pixan Activities

Hanal Pixan (pronounced ha-nawl peesh-awn) translates to “Food for Souls” in the Maya language. It is a Maya holiday that is celebrated throughout the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. The holiday has its origins in Maya culture, the Mayas believe that the pixan (soul) is what shapes human life. It is said that once the body

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Indigenous Influence in Fashion: A Conversation with Renown Mexican Designer Carla Fernandez

Mexican fashion is incredibly authentic. It’s made slowly, involving many creators and artists, and it’s as sophisticated as any other brand in the world. The craftsmanship of Mexican artisans is exquisite, and their hands and creative processes are truly world-class. –Carla Fernandez. I visited Carla Fernández at her enchanting home in Mérida, Yucatán. For years,

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Taller Maya Dress Made By Artisans in Campeche a Finalist for the MIDA FAIR TRADE Awards 2024 in South Africa

I ventured to Campeche with Taller Maya and Fundacion de Haciendas to meet the Guatemalan artisans who have established themselves in the communities of Laureles and Quetzales of Campeche. They are master artisans using waist looms and techniques they have brought from their native Guatemala. Carola, the founder of Fundacion de Haciendas, made an exciting

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MERIDA WEEKLY EVENTS UPDATE

MONDAYS: VAQUERIA YUCATECA TRADITIONAL YUCATECAN FOLK DANCING AND JARANA The ballet of the Mérida City Council represents the town’s festivities which goes back to the 18th century. Enjoy regional music, dress, and sing along with the traditional “bombas” in this wonderful performance. Monday | Ermita Park (New temporary venue) Monday Hours: 21:00 – 22:00 hrs 

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On the Design Scene: Joshua Arfaxad’s “The Hand” Cutting Edge Art & Slow Fashion in Merida

Merida’s burgeoning design scene is a world to explore. The talent in fashion, decor, interior, and exterior design is inspiring. The trend in Mexico in general is deeply rooted in the ancestral pre-Hispanic roots and contemporary innovative ways to interact with our surroundings. Mexico has become a real player on an international level, many eyes

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