MAY 1ST – FLAG RAISING CEREMONY
Consul of Mexico, Alicia Kerber will be joined by Mayor Jim Kenney, other officials and prominent dignitaries at the raising of the Mexican flag.
11:30 am – 12:00 pm - Philadelphia City HallMAY 1ST - “AFROMEXICANS” PRIDE AND BELONGING
Photographic exhibition of the National Commission for Human Rights in Mexico that seeks the visibility of the Afro-descendant population in Mexico, to be displayed until May 10th.
Monday-Friday during office hours – Consulate of Mexico in PhiladelphiaMAY 2ND - “DIZHSA NABANI” LIVING LANGUAGE
This documentary explores the relationship between identity, language and daily life in the Zapotec community in Oaxaca, Mexico. Followed by a Q & A session with experts.
6:00 pm – 7:30pm – Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building (room 112), Drexel UniversityMAY 3RD - PREHISPANIC CULINARY EXPERIENCE
Chef Dionicio Jimenez will offer a demonstration of traditional Mexican cuisine before Spanish colonization, considered a delicacy by the Aztecs. Call (215) 592-0410 to purchase tickets. $100/Adults, limited 50 guests.
6:00pm – 8:00 pm – Philadelphia Magic GardensMAY 5TH - ¡CONEXIONES!
Orchestra 2001 presents a concert featuring music by four contemporary Mexican classical composers with influences ranging from Aztec roots to the present day.
7:00pm – 8:00pm – Teatro EsperanzaMAY 5TH – “ALEBRIJES”
Alebrije Contest! Including a short talk by artist Cesar Viveros about these magical creatures and the opportunity for a limited number of guests to join in making them, as part of PECO’s “Free First Sunday” at Barnes Foundation.
10:00 am – 4:00 pm –Barnes Foundation
Details at Mexicanculturalcenter.org
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