Friday, November 16, 2012

Sérgio Augusto de Abreu e Lima Florêncio Sobrinho Former Brazil Ambassador to Mexico receives the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle

Sergio Abreu Former Brazil Ambassador to Mexico  receives the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle

Sergio Abreu Former Brazil Ambassador to Mexico receives the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle - Mexican Consulate in Vancouver 
Sérgio Augusto de Abreu e Lima Florêncio Sobrinho, Consul General of Brazil in Vancouver and former Brazil Ambassador to Mexico was decorated with the sash of the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle on November 15th. This was in recognition of his valuable work promoting and reinforcing the relationship of friendship, and cooperation between the United Mexican States and the Federative Republic of Brazil.
The Order of the Aztec Eagle (Orden Mexicana del Águila Azteca) is the highest decoration awarded to foreigners in Mexico.
The ceremony took place at the Mexican Consulate in Vancouver where Ángel Villalobos Consul of México in Vancouver presented the decoration of the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle, Sash grade to his excellency Sérgio Augusto de Abreu e Lima Florêncio Sobrinho, who served as Ambassador of Brazil to Mexico (2008-2011).
Mr. Abreu e Lima work as Ambassador of Brazil to Mexico was characterized for his professional and personal commitment that allowed him several initiatives in favor of the bilateral relationship between the two biggest economies in Latin America. His diplomatic work helped the start of negotiations for a Strategic Economic Integration Agreement; and also the celebration of several reunions like the Mexican State visit to Brasilia in August 2009, the presidential and ministerial meetings in Cancún, Quintana Roo during the "Cumbre de la Unidad de América Latina" in 2010.
In his speech on the occasion of the ceremony, Mr. Abreu e Lima expressed "Closer ties between Brazil and Mexico may certainly bring mutual contributions in many areas.
The first fertile domain is culture. Mexico has fascinated the world with the wealth of its pre-hispanic cultural patrimony, the mysteries of the Mayan and Aztec art, science and mythology, the legacy of their traditional knowledge and wisdom. The intellectual splendor of thinkers like Octavio Paz and Carlos Fuentes, the social eloquence and plastic beauty of major muralists and painters such as Diego Rivera and Orozco...."

Sources:
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Sergio Abreu Former Brazil Ambassador to Mexico receives the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle - Mexican Consulate in Vancouver 

Sergio Abreu Former Brazil Ambassador to Mexico receives the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle - Mexican Consulate in Vancouver 

Sergio Abreu Former Brazil Ambassador to Mexico receives the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle - Mexican Consulate in Vancouver 
Sergio Abreu Former Brazil Ambassador to Mexico receives the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle - Mexican Consulate in Vancouver 

Sergio Abreu Former Brazil Ambassador to Mexico receives the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle - Mexican Consulate in Vancouver 
Sergio Abreu Former Brazil Ambassador to Mexico receives the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle - Mexican Consulate in Vancouver 
Sergio Abreu Former Brazil Ambassador to Mexico receives the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle - Mexican Consulate in Vancouver 

Sergio Abreu Former Brazil Ambassador to Mexico receives the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle - Mexican Consulate in Vancouver 
Sergio Abreu Former Brazil Ambassador to Mexico receives the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle - Mexican Consulate in Vancouver 

Sergio Abreu Former Brazil Ambassador to Mexico receives the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle - Mexican Consulate in Vancouver 
Sergio Abreu Former Brazil Ambassador to Mexico receives the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle - Mexican Consulate in Vancouver 

Sergio Abreu Former Brazil Ambassador to Mexico receives the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle - Mexican Consulate in Vancouver 
Sergio Abreu Former Brazil Ambassador to Mexico receives the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle - Mexican Consulate in Vancouver 

Sergio Abreu Former Brazil Ambassador to Mexico receives the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle - Mexican Consulate in Vancouver 
Sergio Abreu Former Brazil Ambassador to Mexico receives the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle - Mexican Consulate in Vancouver 



Friday, November 9, 2012

Tribute to Celebrated Mexican Novelist Carlos Fuentes in Vancouver at SFU Harbour Centre

Tribute to Celebrated Mexican Novelist Carlos Fuentes in Vancouver at SFU Harbour Centre 

Tribute to Mexican Novelist Carlos Fuentes in Vancouver at SFU Harbour Centre Nov. 20th 2012 7 pm
Tribute to Carlos Fuentes renowned Mexican Novelist 1928-2012
Reading and Roundtable Discussion
November 20th 7:00 pm
Participants: 
  • Brianne orr
  • Alexander Dawson
  • Jon Beasley-Murray
SFU Harbour Centre
515 W. Hastings St. Room HC 7000
Vancouver, BC


Round Table Readings. The books are available at the Vancouver Public Library:

"La Región Más Transparente" by Carlos Fuentes available at the Vancouver Public Library

          "La Región Más Transparente" by Carlos Fuentes available at the Vancouver Public Library


"A New Time for Mexico" by Carlos Fuentes available at the Vancouver Public Library


               "A New Time for Mexico" by Carlos Fuentes available at the Vancouver Public Library



"The Death of Artemio Cruz" by Carlos Fuentes available at the Vancouver Public Library




    "The Death of Artemio Cruz" by Carlos Fuentes available at the Vancouver Public Library


Click this link  Carlos Fuentes or the picture below to visit a board on Pinterest with interesting articles and information about Carlos Fuentes




Sunday, November 4, 2012

Day of the Dead Festival "Día de Muertos" and Art Exhibition at La Casa del Artista in Vancouver

Day of the Dead Festival "Día de Muertos" and Art Exhibition

 La Casa del Artista in Vancouver

Day of the Dead Festival "Día de Muertos" and Art Exhibition at La Casa del Artista in Vancouver, B.C.
"La Casa del Artista" celebrated today Day of the Dead Festival "Día de Muertos" and an Art Exhibition. A beautiful Day of the Dead altar was set up to honor heroes of the Mexican Revolution such as Emiliano Zapata, Pancho Villa, and also artists like Jorge Negrete, María Felix, and Frida Kahlo. Something unique about this altar was the several instruments that were part of it. Mariachi Los Dorados also performed during the festival, and the public enjoyed traditional "pan de muerto" and hot chocolate.

There was also a very interesting art exibition where the following artist showed some of their works:
'El Cordon' by Artist Lenslie Vargas  - Day of the Dead Festival "Día de Muertos" and Art Exhibition at La Casa del Artista in Vancouver, B.C.
"Olor a Muerte" (detail) Artist Jorge Sandoval - Day of the Dead Festival "Día de Muertos" and Art Exhibition at La Casa del Artista in Vancouver, B.C.
(detail) Artist Carmen Keitsch - Day of the Dead Festival "Día de Muertos" and Art Exhibition at La Casa del Artista in Vancouver, B.C.

"Although Life Cost Me"by Artist Ari de la Mora - Day of the Dead Festival "Día de Muertos" and Art Exhibition at La Casa del Artista in Vancouver, B.C.  

Alex Alegría and Mariachi Los Dorados - Day of the Dead Festival "Día de Muertos" and Art Exhibition at La Casa del Artista in Vancouver, B.C.




Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration at Roundhouse Community Centre with Chef Rossana Ascencio

Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration at Roundhouse Community Centre 

with Chef Rossana Ascencio

Frida Kahlo ofrenda - Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration at Roundhouse Community Centre with Chef Rossana Ascencio

A Day of the Dead community ofrenda was celebrated at the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre organized by Chef Rossana Ascencio. Public had the opportunity to learn about this indigenous tradition dedicated to the dead in Mexico by an interesting explanation by Chef Rossana Ascencio and Alejandra (Un Camino de Luz). Public also enjoyed delicious 'Pan de Muerto' Day of the Dead bread  and hot chocolate prepared by Chef Rossana. 

Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration at Roundhouse Community Centre with Chef Rossana Ascencio
Skull with Monarch butterfly - Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration at Roundhouse Community Centre with Chef Rossana Ascencio

"Pan de Muerto" Day of the Dead bread - Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration at Roundhouse Community Centre with Chef Rossana Ascencio

Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration at Roundhouse Community Centre with Chef Rossana Ascencio

Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration at Roundhouse Community Centre with Chef Rossana Ascencio
"La Catrina" actress Aida Hernández - Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration at Roundhouse Community Centre with Chef Rossana Ascencio
"La Catrina" actress Aida Hernández and Chef Rossana Ascencio  - Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration at Roundhouse Community Centre with Chef Rossana Ascencio

Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration at Roundhouse Community Centre with Chef Rossana Ascencio






CCIME BC Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration at PERA College Vancouver

CCIME BC Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration at PERA College Vancouver

"La Catrina" actress Aida Hernández - CCIME BC Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration at PERA College Vancouver
"Consejo Consultivo Instituto de los Mexicanos en el Exterior de BC" (CCIME BC) organized a Mexican Day of the Dead celebration at PERA College Vancouver last Friday November 2nd, and Saturday 3rd. The celebration    included reading of "Calaveras literarias" humourous poems written for the Day, dances by Mexico Vivo folklore troupe, activities for children and videos. This celebration was based on the Mayan celebration for the dead known as Hanal Pixán.

Emiliano Zapata ofrenda - CCIME BC Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration at PERA College Vancouver
Mexico Vivo Folklore troupe photo by Mexico Cultura - CCIME BC Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration at PERA College Vancouver

Paola Levy PERA College organizer - CCIME BC Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration at PERA College Vancouver
Vancouver Mexican Consulate and CCIME BC representatives photo by Mexico Cultura  - Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration at PERA College Vancouver
Public enjoying the celebration photo by Mexico Cultura  - Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration at PERA College Vancouver
Day of the Dead altars or ofrendas, decoration with "papel picado" photo by Mexico Cultura - CCIME BC Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration at PERA College Vancouver


Mexico Vivo Folklore troupe photo by Beatrix Molinar - CCIME BC Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration at PERA College Vancouver





VanMusic, CiTR Day of the Dead Art Exhibition and Celebration at Muster Studios

VanMusic, CiTR Day of the Dead Art Exhibition and Celebration at Muster Studios

Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration and Art exhibition by CiTR, VanMusic, Caracas at Muster Studios, Vancouver, BC
People had a great time yesterday at the Mexican Day of the Dead celebration and an Art exhibition organized by VanMusic, CiTR at Muster Studios in Vancouver.
The artists participating at the Art Exhibiton were:
  • David Chapa
  • Ari de la Mora
  • Oscar Sánchez
  • Ele Andri

There were great live music with Vancouver based bands Caracas band, LoveLust and Los Furios.
We want to thank Oswaldo Pérez Cabrera, one of the organizers for the invitation to participate at this event.

Artist David Chapa - Day of the Dead Celebration and Art exhibition by CiTR, VanMusic Muster Studios, Vancouver BC
Artist David Chapa - Day of the Dead Celebration and Art exhibition by CiTR, VanMusic Muster Studios, Vancouver BC
"Portrait of an Immigrant" Oil on canvas (detail) Artist Ari de la Mora - Day of the Dead Celebration and Art exhibition by CiTR, VanMusic Muster Studios, Vancouver BC

"The Girl with the eyes on her hands" oil on canvas (detail) Artist Ari de la Mora - Day of the Dead Celebration and Art exhibition by CiTR, VanMusic Muster Studios, Vancouver BC
Hommage to "El Maestro" Alfaro Siqueiros - Acrylic on handmade paper (detail) Artist Oscar Sánchez - Day of the Dead Celebration and Art exhibition by CiTR, VanMusic Muster Studios, Vancouver BC
Silver Dream - Mixed media by Artist Oscar Sánchez - Day of the Dead Celebration and Art exhibition by CiTR, VanMusic Muster Studios, Vancouver BC
Jungle Series Transformation by Artist Ele Andri - Day of the Dead Celebration and Art exhibition by CiTR, VanMusic Muster Studios, Vancouver BC
Day of the Dead Celebration and Art exhibition by CiTR, VanMusic Muster Studios, Vancouver BC
LOVELUST band performing at Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration and Art exhibition by CiTR, VanMusic, at Muster Studios, Vancouver, BC
Oswaldo Cabrera (Don Muerto) with Caracas band at Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration and Art exhibition by CiTR, VanMusic, at Muster Studios, Vancouver, BC
Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration and Art exhibition by CiTR, VanMusic, Caracas at Muster Studios, Vancouver, BC