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Monthly Archives: January 2011
Dance of the pig/Baile de cochinita
Saturday was the dance of the pig (baile de cochinita) It became quite an official ceremony with the proud president and his wife, invited guests and a representative, Donna Olivia, from the governor of Merida in attendance. Donna Olivia crowned … Continue reading
Koche
Wednesday , Mauricio one of the chefs that works for me was hosting the Koche at his house.This entails a lot of work and participation from family and friends .First the carriage is made at his house ready for the procession which is supposed to … Continue reading
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Henniquin and Izamal
Saturday I took a trip with my friend Scott to meet Diane the originator of Macanche hotel in Izamal.She had mentioned an interest in meeting me and I of her. What a remarkable woman!At the age of 70 something she is … Continue reading
Another night of burning the bull
And the fair continues and grows. This weekend will probably be the loudest with lots of music and laughter. Screeches from the young ones trying to run away from the flaming bull hoping they dont get burnt. At least last … Continue reading
The annual fair of St Elena
The celebrations for the annual fair of St Elena started yesterday and will continue for two weeks. Last night was another night of fireworks and burning of the bull this will be the first of many over the next two … Continue reading
Recipe for Relleno Negro
During the festival of St Elena one of the most popular dishes to eat on the third day is Relleno Negro . Its like doing a chile cook off in Merida run by the Merida English Library.All trying to make … Continue reading
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A visit to Chacmultun
I made myself take time off to go and visit a site ,that for a long time I wanted to see. Chacmultun (mound of red stones) is situated south of Merida on the outskirts of Tekax easily reachable. I decided … Continue reading
Yucateca New Years Eve
New Years Eve I was invited to go to Ticul a town about 10 mins away from St Elena .The same family that I used to live with for about two years before building the restaurant and then the hotel … Continue reading
Night of the Ko,che
The evening of 26th Dec was another night of festivities. The altar of Baby Jesus had rested a night in a private house and tonight was the night to return him to the church. I heard the traditional music being … Continue reading
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Christmas Eve traditions in St Elena
Christmas eve traditions in St Elena. Celebrations begin late in the evening around 10 ish with the traditional burning of the bull (quemando del toro )in front of the church. They don’t actually burn a bull! What it is, it’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Baby Jesus, Christmas, Christmas Eve, fireworks, Gift, Santa Claus, St Elena Yucatan, Tradition, Yucatan
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