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Yesterday was Palm Sunday, the official start to Semana Santa (Easter Holy Week) celebrations that go on all week. The little town of Valle de Juarez (population 4,006) goes all out with processions and parades to celebrate this holiday.
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Just about every town in Mexico does a weekly tiaguis market. There is no English translation for the word "tianguis", since this is essentially a Mexican and Central American event. The tianguis market can take place on any day of the week,...
- A Fiesta In Town!
There was to be a parade in town yesterday morning, but it was supposed to start at 9:00am. We were a little late getting going, so we missed the parade but we still saw most of the participants in the central plaza of Valle de Juarez. I should tell you...
- Great Visit To The Dentist (part Two)!
You'll remember last week when I went for a cleaning and inspection at our local dentist here in Valle de Juarez. She had mentioned that I had a tiny cavity beside an old filling and so we had made an appointment to have that repaired. On Wednesday,...
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- Easter In Spain
Hundreds of processions take place in Spain during the Holy Week. They are usually accompanied by mournful music and look quite serious. Believe me, it's no egg hunt! However, the most curious sight are the pointy hats. They might easily remind you...
Travel
Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Mexico
Yesterday was Palm Sunday, the official start to Semana Santa (Easter Holy Week) celebrations that go on all week. The little town of Valle de Juarez (population 4,006) goes all out with processions and parades to celebrate this holiday.
Click here to read more...
- The Very Best Place To Buy Your Fruits And Veggies!
Just about every town in Mexico does a weekly tiaguis market. There is no English translation for the word "tianguis", since this is essentially a Mexican and Central American event. The tianguis market can take place on any day of the week,...
- A Fiesta In Town!
There was to be a parade in town yesterday morning, but it was supposed to start at 9:00am. We were a little late getting going, so we missed the parade but we still saw most of the participants in the central plaza of Valle de Juarez. I should tell you...
- Great Visit To The Dentist (part Two)!
You'll remember last week when I went for a cleaning and inspection at our local dentist here in Valle de Juarez. She had mentioned that I had a tiny cavity beside an old filling and so we had made an appointment to have that repaired. On Wednesday,...
- Let's Go Fly A Kite
Las Fallas might be the most famous festival in the Valencian calendar, but this doesn't mean the fun stops here. At the beginning of the last century Valencia used to have over 100 festive days per year. And though the number has been dramatically...
- Easter In Spain
Hundreds of processions take place in Spain during the Holy Week. They are usually accompanied by mournful music and look quite serious. Believe me, it's no egg hunt! However, the most curious sight are the pointy hats. They might easily remind you...