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This pathfinder includes information about electronic resources
on Mexican folk culture: folk dance & music, festivals, traditions,
popular culture and gastronomy.
It is divided into the following categories: Folk
dance & music | Fiestas & traditions | Mexican
cuisine | Other resources
For materials at the Library of Congress, consult the Hispanic
Reading Room, Performing
Arts Reading Room, and American
Folklife Center.
The most important source for bibliography of books and articles
concerning Mexico is the annual Handbook
of Latin American Studies (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/hlas/) produced
by over 160 contributing editors under the editorship of the
Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress. Additional coverage
of journal articles can be found through a subscription to the Hispanic
American Periodical Index (http://hapi.gseis.ucla.edu/). Both
the Handbook and HAPI are available in selected libraries in
book form.
One of the major aggregators for links to a wide variety of subjects
relating to regional resources for Latin America is the University
of Texas' LANIC
(http://lanic.utexas.edu/la/mexico/).
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Folk dance & music |
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ALEGRIA:
THE MEXICAN FOLKLORICO HOME PAGE (http://www.alegria.org/) |
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This Web site specializes in Mexican folk dance. Provides
access to a directory of groups, schools, and organizations
mainly in USA and Mexico but other countries are also included.
Presents a calendar of events around the world and information
on regional dances. Offers an electronic bulletin board
service. In English. |
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FOLKLORICO.COM (http://www.folklorico.com/) |
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Folklórico.com provides information on diverse
topics related to Mexican folk culture. The sections that
include more detailed information are those dedicated to
dance and festivals. Also offers a forum discussion service.
Web site created by the Cultural Institute "Raíces
Mexicanas" dedicated to promote Mexican folk dance. In
Spanish. |
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Fiestas & traditions |
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CALENDARIO
DE FIESTAS (http://mexico.udg.mx/arte/calendario/index.html) |
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Presents a calendar of fiestas in Mexico. Brief information
about each fiesta is provided. Web page located within
the Web de Me?xico site. In Spanish. |
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EL
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS = THE DAY OF THE DEAD (http://muertos.palomar.edu/) |
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"A bilingual (English and Spanish) website on the Mexican
tradition of Day of the Dead, complete with photographs,
bibliography, recipes, and links to numerous resources.
Also featured is the work of Jose Guadalupe Posada, Mexican
printmaker." |
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FIESTAS
AND TRADITIONS (MEXICO DESCONOCIDO) (http://www.mexicodesconocido.com.mx/english/cultura_y_sociedad/fiestas_y_tradiciones/) |
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This Web page offers useful articles on diverse topics
related to fiestas and traditions in Mexico. It is divided
into the following topics: costumes, myths and legend,
charreria, habitat, languages, social organization, traditional
medicine, games, fairs, celebrations, folk dance, and local
music. Information is illustrated with pertinent images.
This Web page is part of the Mexico Desconocido Web site.
In English. |
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INDUMENTARIA
INDIGENA MEXICANA (http://mexico.udg.mx/arte/indumentaria/principal.html) |
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Provides information about indigenous traditional costumes
in Mexico. Text illustrated with images. Web page located
within the Web de Me?xico site. In Spanish. |
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TRADICIONES
NAVIDENAS (http://mexico.udg.mx/arte/posadas/index.html) |
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This Web page is devoted to Christmas traditions in Mexico:
songs, games, food, decorations, and traditions such as
the "Posadas", a traditional Mexican festival which re-enacts
Joseph's search for room at the inn. Web page located within
the Web de Me?xico site. In Spanish. |
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Mexican cuisine |
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GASTRONOMY
(MEXICO DESCONOCIDO) (http://www.mexicodesconocido.com.mx/english/cultura_y_sociedad/gastronomia/index.cfm?group_by_edo=true) |
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This Web page offers useful articles on diverse topics
related gastronomy in Mexico: snacks, food, beverages,
sweets and desserts, bakery, and ingredients. Information
is illustrated with pertinent images. This Web page is
part of the Mexico Desconocido Web site. In English. |
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LA
COCINA MEXICANA (http://mexico.udg.mx/cocina/) |
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Features a Web site dedicated to Mexican cuisine. Includes
Mexican recipes organized by type of dish and traditional
dishes organized geographically by state. Offers a glossary
only in Spanish. Web site available in English and Spanish. |
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MEXICAN
CUISINE (http://mexicanfood.about.com/mbody.htm) |
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This is a guide to mexican cooking and recipes. Includes
a section dedicated to the history of Mexican cuisine.
Provides access to discussion boards and chat services.
Web resource created by About.com. In English. |
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Other resources |
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OUR
LADY OF GUADALUPE: PATRONESS OF THE AMERICAS (http://www.sancta.org/) |
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Presents comprehensive information about the Virgin of
Guadalupe. Provides digital resources such as an online
picture gallery and online greeting cards. Also includes
religious resources such as the novena to Our Lady and
other prayers. In English, French, and Spanish. |
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POPULAR
ART (MEXICO DESCONOCIDO) (http://www.mexicodesconocido.com.mx/english/cultura_y_sociedad/arte_popular/index.cfm?idsec=16) |
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This Web page offers useful articles on diverse topics
related to popular art in Mexico: pottery, textiles, basketry,
woodworking, stonework, metal and jewelery, papier mache,
toys, glass, and candies. Information is illustrated with
pertinent images. This Web page is part of the Mexico Desconocido
Web site. In English. |
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