Piñata

A paper ball filled with sweets. It is hung on a string in the garden after the Christmas Eve dinner. According to a tradition, it is supposed to be knocked down with a stick. Some claim that the ritual dates back to the pre-conquistador days and the conquistadors took it from the Indians and gave it the Christian character. Others believe that it came to Latin America from Italy and Spain.

Three months later: still out on the streets

Three blocks of flats were destroyed and six are at risk of collapsing after the September 19th 2017 in the district of Tlalpan in Mexico City. The rescue teams moved the affected inhabitants to a park located few hundred meters away. Ordinary Mexicans started bringing tents, mattresses, sleeping bags and food. At that time, the […]