By MELISSA T. CASTRO Mexico’s Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks (Cofepris), announced late Saturday, Nov. 19, that the Cuban-made Soberana vaccine has been approved for nationwide use against covid-19. The Soberana vaccine, uses a conjugate of the receptor-binding “S” protein of the SARS-CoV-2 virus recombined with a tetanus toxoid. Mexican Undersecretary of Public Health Hugo López-Gatell had
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By MELISSA T. CASTRO Mexico’s Guillermina Bravo Dance Theater is slated to host a one-night-only performance of renowned Japanese dancer and choreographer Yumiko Yoshioka, a member of the first generation of Butoh dancers, on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 8 p.m. Yoshioka will perform “Before the Dawn,” a scenic introspection on human transformation. Butoh, also known as the Japanese Dance of
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By MELISSA T. CASTRO EDINBURGH, Scotland — Originally founded as a monastery in 1128 AD, today the Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official residence of the Queen in Scotland. Set against a stunning backdrop of Arthur’s Seat, and on the opposite end of Edinburgh Castle via The Royal Mile, this is a must-see on any trip to Edinburgh. Holyroodhouse has
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By MELISSA T. CASTRO A dinosaur outing may just be the perfect family-friendly activity to keep the kids entertained in Mexico City during these last days of summer vacation. Parque Naucalli, just outside the city limits in Naucalpan, takes its visitors 65 million years back in time with the interactive exhibit Robotic Dinosaurs. It may not be Jurassic Park, but
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By MELISSA T. CASTRO While the Barbie pop-up shop at Mexico City’s Palacio de Hierro Polanco is drawing hundreds of visitors, all wanting to catch a glimpse of the 30 special edition dolls shipped in for the occasion, Mattel (the company that produces Barbie) is causing pain in the Mexican business sector. Mattel announced on Wednesday, July 25, that it will
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By MELISSA T. CASTRO If you’re feeling a bit adventurous in the next two months, and you’re not terrified of heights, then the 2018 edition of Teotihuacán Dinner in the Sky might be right up your alley. Taking place on the third weekend of August and September, Dinner in the Sky guarantees it’s diners a spectacular view of this UNESCO
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By MELISSA T. CASTRO They say that “art is in the eye of the beholder.” This more often than not rings true when you find yourself in some obscure gallery trying to comprehend how something can be called art when it resembles your three-year-old’s scribble masterpiece. But it is art that allows a medium for free thinking, for political and
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By MELISSA T. CASTRO It’s a species that’s rarely heard of, even more rarely seen, and soon it won’t be seen at all. The vaquita porpoise is the world’s most rare marine mammal, and with estimated numbers plummeting to about 30, it is on the brink of extinction. Considering the estimated numbers of vaquitas in 2008 was at 567, there
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By MELISSA T. CASTRO Who doesn’t love using Mexico City’s EcoBici system to jaunt around town? On Sunday, July 22, the nation’s capital will be celebrating 11 years of this eco-friendly (and health-friendly) program. To mark the occasion, the Mexico City Environmental Secretariat (Sedema) will be hosting a race and a raffle, giving away 10 new fully equipped bikes. The
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By MELISSA T. CASTRO Still trying to figure out plans for the weekend? How about exploring one of Mexico City’s historic neighborhoods, supporting local businesses and shopping Hecho-en-México? Bunker Bazar is happening this weekend in Colonia Roma, and will showcase a selection of local artisans and entrepreneurs. Joyería Mimosa, Marla Escarlata and Fundación Kanxoc will be among the featured craftsmen,
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