Mukbilpollo, the Ritual of Melancholy
Is there anything more delicious and profound than memory? That’s what Mukbilpollo, or Pib, is: a memory buried in the red earth of Yucatán and transformed into a crispy outcome;…
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Is there anything more delicious and profound than memory? That’s what Mukbilpollo, or Pib, is: a memory buried in the red earth of Yucatán and transformed into a crispy outcome;…
Continue readingOne of the most anxiously awaited traditions in Yucatán is the moment when it is time to eat the “Pibes” (or “Mukbilpollos”), a special dish for Janal Pixan (Day of…
Continue readingOn October 31, and November 1 and 2, the Mexican people celebrate their loved ones who have passed on. The best way to describe this Mexican holiday is…
Continue readingYucatán is one of the few places in the American continent where you can find considerable medical literature in a native language. Since the 17th century, the Spanish began copying…
Continue readingOnce again, Janal Pixan knocks at our doors. During this holiday, we’re visited by the souls of the deceased who have been granted permission to visit the earthly plane to…
Continue readingMérida is renowned for organizing countless events and festivities dedicated to preserving the traditions of our Maya culture and ensuring a lasting heritage for the generations to come. As…
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