Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Vancouver Biennale - Javier Marin - Cabeza Vainilla Cabeza Córdoba Cabeza Chiapas

Vancouver Biennale - Javier Marin - Cabeza Vainilla, Cabeza Córdoba, Cabeza Chiapas
The giant stunning sculptures "Cabeza Vainilla, Cabeza Córdoba, Cabeza Chiapas" exhibited until recently as part of the Vancouver Biennale were created by Mexican sculptor Javier Marín.

Javier Marín a recognized artist worldwide has exhibited in beautiful sites and museums that match his magnificent work of cities like Pietrasanta, a mecca sculpturing for centuries, Turin, Madrid, Monaco.

His work has also been in exhibitions in different cities of Mexico, his home country. One of these exhibitions was "Fragmentos" in the beautiful historical building "Antigua Caja Real" / "Old Royal Treasury Building" Museum in the colonial city Centre of San Luis Potosi.
Mexican Sculptor Javier Marín - Fragmentos - "Old Royal Treasury Building" Museum in San Luis Potosi, Mexico

Mexican Sculptor Javier Marín - Fragmentos - "Old Royal Treasury Building" Museum in San Luis Potosi, Mexico  
Vancouver Biennale - Javier Marin - Cabeza Vainilla, Cabeza Córdoba, Cabeza Chiapas  - Source  http://javiermarin.com.mx
Mexican Sculptor Javier Marín - Fragmentos - "Old Royal Treasury Building" Museum in San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Mexican Sculptor Javier Marín - Fragmentos - "Old Royal Treasury Building" Museum in San Luis Potosi, Mexico 
Mexican Sculptor Javier Marín - Fragmentos - "Old Royal Treasury Building" Museum in San Luis Potosi, Mexico 
Mexican Sculptor Javier Marín - Fragmentos - "Old Royal Treasury Building" Museum in San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Mexican Sculptor Javier Marín - Fragmentos - "Old Royal Treasury Building" Museum in San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Mexican Sculptor Javier Marín - Fragmentos - "Old Royal Treasury Building" Museum in San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Mexican Sculptor Javier Marín - Fragmentos - "Old Royal Treasury Building" Museum in San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Mexican Sculptor Javier Marín - Fragmentos - "Old Royal Treasury Building" Museum in San Luis Potosi, Mexico 
Colonial city Centre of San Luis Potosi


Vancouver Biennale - Javier Marin - Cabeza Vainilla, Cabeza Córdoba, Cabeza Chiapas


Javier Marin - "Fragmentos" - "Old Royal Treasury Building" Museum - San Luis Potosi 

Javier Marín - "Fragmentos" - "Dolores Olmedo" Museum - Mexico City

Monday, May 7, 2012

ZYRYAB - 8th Annual Jondo Festival in Vancouver

ZYRYAB - 8th Annual Jondo Festival - Vancouver
The 8th Annual Jondo festival is being celebrated in Vancouver. We attended last night ZYRYAB concert, a fusion of Flamenco and Persian Musical Traditions. It was a beautiful concert with flamenco and sama dances, songs in Spanish and Persian, music combining the flamenco guitars and instruments like the Setar and drums. We were also introduced to Rumi's poetry by Dr. Mendi Meshgini. ZYRYAB was the opening event of the Annual Jondo Festival, which runs until May 25.

For more information about the festival visit : 8th Annual International Jondo Flamenco Festival 2012 
and Flamenco festival explores cultural relationships.

pictures from 8th Annual International Jondo Flamenco Festival 2012 and  Tanya Evanson Mother Tongue Media.

Tanya Evanson - Sama Dance - ZYRYAB (picture from  http://www.mothertonguemedia.com/info_photos.html  )  
Pirouz Ebadypour "de Caspio" - Festival Director, Singer, Composer - 8th Annual Jondo Festival - Vancouver
Bonnie Stewart - Flamenco Dancer - ZYRYAB

We want to thank for the invitation:




Saturday, May 5, 2012

Cinco de Mayo in Vancouver

Cinco de Mayo in Vancouver - Gala Piano Concert by Musician and composer Ezequiel S. Barrera at UBC School of Music 
Cinco de Mayo (May 5th. ) the Mexican celebration of the May 5th Battle of Puebla in 1862, which this year commemorates 150 years  is becoming more popular in Vancouver. Mainly seen as just a date to party in different bars and restaurants is also an opportunity to show cultural and artistic events from Mexico.
We had the chance to attend the extraordinary gala piano concert by the Mexican musician and composer considered also a virtuoso Ezequiel S. Barrera.
Ezequiel captivated the audience with his interpretation of compositions by Isaac Albeniz, Johanes Brahms, Canadian composer Alexander Rapoport, Heitor Villa-Lobos, and Mexican composer Manuel M. Ponce and he also performed works of his own creation.
This concert was presented by the Consulate General of Mexico and UBC - School of Music at the Roy Barnett Recital Hall.



Gala Piano Concert Vancouver - Video Playlist

Cinco de Mayo in Vancouver - Gala Piano Concert by Musician and composer Ezequiel S. Barrera at UBC School of Music   
Soprano Mariana Valdés performing the Canadian and Mexican National anthems during the Cinco de Mayo Gala at UBC School of Music
Mr. Angel Villalobos Mexican Consul General  - Cinco de Mayo Gala Piano Concert at UBC School of Music
One of the best places to celebrate Cinco de Mayo is Las Margaritas Restaurant in Kitsilano. Every year Las Margaritas organizes a very good celebration with prizes, demonstrations of different Tequila brands and Mexican beers. Vancouver based Mariachi Los Dorados also performs there every year and they really put the Mexico like environment.

Las Margaritas Restaurant is one of the sponsors of the Vancouver International Tequila Expo next Saturday May 12th at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

As a side note, today Cincode Mayo Mario Gutierrez a MexiCan  (Mexican Canadian) resident of Vancouver for six years has won the 2012 Kentucky Derby.

Mariachi Los Dorados at Las Margaritas Restaurant in Kitislano - Cinco de Mayo in Vancouver
Corona Beer at Las Margaritas Restaurant in Kitsilano - Cinco de Mayo in Vancouver
Mariachi Los Dorados at Las Margaritas Restaurant in Kitsilano - Cinco de Mayo in Vancouver
Tequila Hornitos at Las Margaritas Restaurant - Cinco de Mayo in Vancouver
Ezequiel S. Barrera - Miniatures 

Soprano Mariana Valdés


Friday, April 27, 2012

Echoes - Vancouver Biennale - National Dance Week - International Dance Day

Echoes - Vancouver Biennale - National Dance Week - International Dance Day
BC Arts and Culture Week & National Dance Week as well as International Dance Day are being celebrated this week. The Vancouver Biennale Open Air Museum is taking part of this celebration presenting performances inspired by the sculptures of the Vancouver Biennale.

The pictures are from a performance at Echoes in Kitsilano Beach presented by enthusiastic students of Churchill Secondary.

Visit their website for more information about the Vancouver Biennale


National Dance Week - Vancouver Biennale - Echoes - Kits Beach
National Dance Week - Vancouver Biennale - Echoes - Kits Beach
National Dance Week - Vancouver Biennale - Echoes - Kits Beach
National Dance Week - Vancouver Biennale - Echoes - Kits Beach  
National Dance Week - Vancouver Biennale - Echoes - Kits Beach
National Dance Week - Vancouver Biennale - Echoes - Kits Beach


National Dance Week - Vancouver Biennale - Echoes - Kits Beach
National Dance Week - Vancouver Biennale - Echoes - Kits Beach
National Dance Week - Vancouver Biennale - Echoes - Kits Beach
National Dance Week - Vancouver Biennale - Echoes - Kits Beach
National Dance Week - Vancouver Biennale - Echoes - Kits Beach
National Dance Week - Vancouver Biennale - Echoes - Kits Beach


Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Mexican Canadian Community Association of Victoria celebrating 150th City of Victoria Birthday

Mexican Canadian Community Association of Victoria celebrating 150th City of Victoria Birthday
Mexican Canadian Community Association of Victoria celebrating
150th Victoria City Birthday
May 20-21 2012 - Victoria, B.C.  
  • May 20 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm Enjoy delicious Mexican food and a presentation of Mexico Vivo Folklore troupe at Victoria Events Centre, 1415 Broad Street. $15 at the door.
  • May 21 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Bring your Mexican flag and march with the Mexican Canadian Association and the Mexico Vivo Folklore Dancers in the Victoria Day Parade. Meet at 8:00 am in Mayfer Mall outside Doods furniture store.
Further Information contact Miguel Espinosa P: 250-213-9366  E: Miguel@VictoriaMexicanCanadian.org


Updated with some pictures of the Victoria Day Parade and performance at the Victoria Events Centre. We invite you to check the rest of the pictures at Mexico Vivo Facebook Page.
Mexican Canadian Community Association of Victoria and Mexico Vivo Folk Troupe - Victoria Events Centre - Victoria B.C. 

Mexican Canadian Community Association of Victoria and Mexico Vivo Folk Troupe - Victoria Day Parade - Victoria B.C.
Mexican Canadian Community Association of Victoria and Mexico Vivo Folk Troupe - Victoria Day Parade - Victoria B.C. 
Mexican Canadian Community Association of Victoria and Mexico Vivo Folk Troupe - Victoria Day Parade - Victoria B.C. 

Mexican Canadian Community Association of Victoria and Mexico Vivo Folk Troupe - Victoria Day Parade - Victoria B.C. 

Mexican Canadian Community Association of Victoria and Mexico Vivo Folk Troupe - Victoria Day Parade - Victoria B.C. 
Mexican Canadian Community Association of Victoria and Mexico Vivo Folk Troupe - Victoria Events Centre - Victoria B.C.    
Mexican Canadian Community Association of Victoria and Mexico Vivo Folk Troupe - 150th Victoria City Celebrations
Mexican Canadian Community Association of Victoria and Mexico Vivo Folk Troupe performing at Puerto Vallarta Amigos Restaurant in Victoria, B.C. - 150th Victoria City Celebrations

Mexico Vivo Folk Troupe travelling from Vancouver to Victoria to participate at the 150th celebration of Victoria City- BC Ferries 


Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Go Canucks Go - Vancouver Kitsilano

Go Canucks Go!! - Watching the game in Kitsilano Room Eighteen - Vancouver

Go Canucks Go!! - Watching the game in Kitsilano Room Eighteen - Vancouver


Maple Beach B&B A Bed and Breakfast in Kitsilano - Vancouver, B.C. Canada 


 Go Canucks Go!! - Watching the game in Kitsilano Room Eighteen - Vancouver  
Go Canucks Go!! - Watching the game in Kitsilano Room Eighteen - Vancouver
Go Canucks Go!! - Kitsilano Room Eighteen - Vancouver