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JULY 2008 |
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Festival of Adventure Tourism (Festival de Turismo de Aventura)
Chihuahua, Chihuahua State ,JUL 8 – AUG 20
Athletes compete for cash prizes at this festival featuring everything from marathons and triathlons to mountain biking and sand-boarding. Some of the competitions include: mountain cycling (July 8th – 9th), Wakeboard in Lago Colina (Jul 15th – 16th), Ultra marathon of Los Cañones in Guachochi (Jul 22nd – 23rd), Rally 4x4 in Chihuahua (Jul 28th – 30th), Triathlon in Creel (Aug 5th – 6th), Adventure dunes in Samalayuca (Aug 12th-13th), and Races 1/8 miles in Ojinaga (19th-20th). If the competition doesn’t take your breath away, the lush scenery will. For more information please visit www.chihuahua.gob.mx/turismoweb |
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XXI Annual International “ROSETE ARANDA” Puppet Festival
Huamantla, Tlaxcala, JUL 13-23
A time-honored tradition in Mexico, more than 15 cities in the state of Tlaxcala will be hosting this festival. For two weeks, a multitude of puppeteers and puppets of all colors, shapes and sizes will invade Mexico's smallest state. Performers come from Spain, Colombia, Cuba, Hungary and numerous other states in Mexico. |
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11th Villista Cavalcade
Chihuahua, Chihuahua, JUL 13 -19
Chihuahua will host its annual weeklong cavalcade from the city of Chihuahua to Hidalgo del Parral, covering more than 136 miles of scenic Chihuahuan countryside. While the first cavalcade took place in 1996 with less than five hundred riders, more than 1,300 riders are expected to participate this year. For more information, visit www.chihuahua.gob.mx or contact Rita Meraz from the tourism office at merazrita@hotmail.com. |
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VI Nueva Paquime Festival
Casas Grandes, Chihuahua. JUL 14-23
This festival, taking place in Casas Grandes, just outside the renowned Paquime archaeological site (declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998), is a celebration of the heritage and cultures of northern Mexico, featuring, parades, art contests, concerts, poetry readings, children’s workshops and much more.
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Guelaguetza
Oaxaca, Oaxaca State. JUL 21 and 28
Dating back to prehispanic times when the festival was offered to the gods in hopes of a bountiful harvest, this event brings together delegations from the region's seven indigenous cultures. Traditional songs and dances are performed by each group, and objects and handicrafts typical to each region are also on display.
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Festival Nueva Paquime
Casas Grandes, Chihuahua,JUL 18-27
This festival, taking place in Casas Grandes, just outside the famous Paquime archaeological site is a celebration of the heritage and cultures of northern Mexico, featuring parades, art contests, concerts, poetry readings, children's workshops and more. Celebrated guest artist Juan Quezada, whose renowned pottery has been sold to collectors all around the world, will be present at the festival. Paquime, located in the Casas Grandes region of Chihuahua, is one of the most important archaeological sites in the north of Mexico. This festival aims to celebrate Paquime culture. A variety of events and cultural presentations will take place as part of the festival, including art and handicraft exhibits, poetry readings, and concerts.
Web Site: http://www.festivalnuevapaquime.com.mx/ |
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International Film Festival, Short Expression 2006 (El Festival de Expresion en Corto 2006)
Guanajuato, Guanajuato State, JUL 22-29
An annual film festival showcasing short films and documentaries and awarding the creators of outstanding films with the materials and equipment needed to continue their art. Every year, a country is spotlighted at the festival as the special guest of honor, with a variety of activities that provide a deeper look into the film culture, history and contemporary trends of the guest country. This year, France is the special guest of honor. http://www.expresionencorto.com/ingles/index.html or e-mail info@expresionencorto.com.
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National Sarape Fair (Feria Nacional de Sarape)
Santa Ana Chiautempan, Tlaxcala., JUL 26
The renowned rectangular “sarape” shawls, one of Mexico’s traditional textile handicrafts, are spotlighted every year at this annual fair. |
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Acapulco’s First Juvenile Cliff Diving Tournament
Acapulco, Guerrero , JUL 28 – 29
Acapulco’s First Juvenile Cliff Diving Tournament is slated to take place on July 28 and 29 at La Quebrada. The Association of Professional Cliff Divers is expecting 22 competitors between the ages of 16 and 25, and approximately $2,000 USD will be disbursed among the first, second, and third place winners. Twelve-year-old Iris Celene Alvarez, Guinness World Record holder as the youngest to jump from La Quebrada, will host the event. For more information visit: http://pre.guerrero.gob.mx |
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International Amber Expo (Expo Ambar Internacional)
San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, JUL 28 - AUG 13
Mexican amber, with its magical colors, brilliant finishes and age-old history, is considered by many the finest in the world. With the goal of developing and integrating the amber artist community of Chiapas and promoting international recognition, this expo highlights the hand-crafted jewels of the region. Forty-eight different tones can be found in Chiapas amber, which is exhibited in a variety of forms at the event from sculptures to articles of jewelry. Please visit: www.expo-ambar.com.mx |
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28th International Chamber Music Festival (Festival Internacional de Musica de Camara)
San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, JUL 29 – AUG 12
A classical music festival to bid farewell to the summer, featuring award-winning international ensembles, guest musicians and local artists performing in the city’s beautiful open gardens and the grand gothic cathedral. |
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