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Nov
20
2011
Schools and other Groups Arm a Revolution
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San Luis de la Paz, Guanajuato. Sunday, November 20, 2011. Schools and other city groups armed an insurrection of guerrilla clothing and athletic routines, at the parade commemorating the 101 anniversary of the Mexican Revolution.
The colorful legions of elementary, junior high and high school students moved through the streets executing rhythmic exercises and pyramids, which people gathered on the sidewalks enjoyed.
The sports civic march lasted a little over three hours, and was chaired by the Mayor, Javier Becerra, and honorable members of the council, under the arches of City Hall.
Senior citizens from the Municipal DIF System captained the rebellion. Athletes such as cyclists, boxers and female horse riders also participated.
Nov
18
2011
Kindergartens Revive the Revolution
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San Luis de la Paz, Gto. Friday, November 18, 2011. The heroes of the Mexican Revolution, including Villa, Zapata, Carranza and Madero, revived this morning in the parade that kindergartens conducted, to commemorate the 101 anniversary of the start of the armed movement.
In front of the old train station, on Railroad Avenue, the march began at 9:00 a.m. The little ones wore their best revolutionary clothes to take to the streets, causing tenderness on those who watched them. Hats, sandals, bullet holders, and braids were abundant.
Some wore sports uniforms and executed athletic routines. They were accompanied by war bands, decorated trucks and even big human figures. The children completed their expedition at the Main Square, where the Mayor, Javier Becerra, and other authorities waited for them.
Nov
17
2011
The Rupestrian Paintings of Ortega
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San Luis de la Paz, Gto. Thursday, November 17, 2011. At the community of Ortega, east of the municipal seat, is located a set of rupestrian paintings, known as La Pena Pintada. A section is the most interesting one, because according to oral tradition it recounts the death of the Majurru, the second to last Chichimec leader, in 1551, a year before the founding of San Luis de la Paz.
Nov
16
2011
Rotary Club Proposes Outdoor Gyms
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San Luis de la Paz, Gto. Wednesday, November 16, 2011. The San Luis de la Paz Rotary Club presented the Outdoor Gyms Project to members of the municipal government at the Quanaxhuato restaurant. With the desire to promote sports, in order to avoid a sedentary lifestyle and overweight of the local population, Rotary International plans to install five gymnasiums in public spaces.
Nov
15
2011
A Year Without Don Ricardo Soltero "The Chemist"
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San Luis de la Paz, Gto. Tuesday, November 15, 2011. A year ago, left to the meet the Lord, our great friend and teacher Don Ricardo Soltero "The Chemist", one of the greatest San Luis de la Paz citizens of all time people.
Don Ricardo, as several times we have mentioned, was a collaborator and the historical advisor of Sanluisdelapaz.com, from 2001 until the day of his death, on November 15, 2010. Many of his teachings are alive in our website.
The day that he died, San Luis de la Paz suffered an irreparable loss. To recognize the work of Don Ricardo, a few pages are not enough, we need to write a whole book; because his 86 years of existence were a never-ending cascade of personal achievements and contributions to the community.
Among his multiple qualities, he was a magnificent photographer, historian and tourist guide. For these reasons, in 2002 he was awarded the State Prize "Guanajuato Teaches with the Example". Rest in peace our dear friend and teacher. We miss you!
Nov
13
2011
Ludoton Unites us for the Same Goal
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San Luis de la Paz, Gto. Sunday, November 13, 2011. At the Matamoros Esplanade, for 12 hours, the 1st Ludoton San Luis de la Paz 2011 united us for the same goal, to raise funds to build the Rehabilitation Center of the Northeast of the State.
Motivated by the Municipal DIF system, neighborhoods of the city, artists of the region, local businesses, municipal authorities and people in general gave their support to carry out the festival, and also monetarily to achieve the dream.
From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., the Esplanade was the epicenter of the desire to raise money, to erect a place where our disabled brethren can be treated properly. Aida Benitez, Gerardo Sanchez, Roberto Padilla, Vicente Garcia and Michel Lomeli motivated and directed the event.
During the long program, clowns, singers, musical groups, dance and zumba ensembles, and disabled people participated. In addition, there was a cineton (exhibition of films), crafts, bouncy games, haircuts, face painting and sale of articles of the Ludoton.
The Ludoton is just a start, because the goal is to raise 7 million pesos. Before this affair, there were little over two million. In the following days, the Municipal DIF system will announce
Nov
12
2011
Mariela and Blas Get Married
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San Luis de la Paz, Gto. Saturday, November 12, 2011. With the firm promise of staying together for always, Mariela Rivera and Blas Rendon joined their lives in marriage. The Eucharistic Celebration was carried out in the temple of the community of San Antonio Chiquito, which was decorated with beautiful white flowers. The Holy Mass was brightened by a local choir.
In this special moment, their parents were present: Jesus Rivera on Mariela´s side, and Ciro Rendon and Maria Manzano on Blas´ side. In addition, they were accompanied by other family members and friends. The ceremony was directed by Father Dimas Mireles. After the religious service, they shared hours of joy at a party in the same community. The Mariachi Los Campesinos from San Luis de la Paz played its best pieces to celebrate the occasion.
Nov
11
2011
Tango and Polka Delight in a Cold Night
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San Luis de la Paz, Gto. Friday, November 13, 2011. Tango and polka, among other genres of Argentine and Mexican dance, delighted the public gathered at the atrium of the Virgencita Parish, in a cold night.
The Folkloric Ballet of the City of La Banda, Argentina introduced dance numbers called: Coast, Andean, and Tango. On the other hand, the Luis Javier Folkloric Ballet from San Luis de la Paz showed waltzes and dances from the states of Campeche and Nuevo Leon.
Alejandro Lopez and his group joined the Ludovicense ballet with norteno music. People enjoyed the artists’ talent and stayed at the Parish atrium despite the weather. It was another great event organized by the Ludovicense Cultural Center.
Nov
11
2011
Organizations Invite us to Recycle for San Luis
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San Luis de la Paz, Gto. Friday, November 11, 2011. This afternoon, the Municipal Environment Protection Direction, in conjunction with civil society organizations and private companies, carried out a press conference to publicize the First Recycling Event of Glass, Tires and Batteries called "United Recycling for San Luis", scheduled for Saturday, November 26, at the Matamoros Esplanade, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
At the Projection Room of the Ludovicense Cultural Center, the Municipal Environment Protection Direction, in conjunction with Peace Corps, and the companies Farge, Vitro and Sitrasa invited the entire municipality to participate in the preservation of our natural resources and the conservation of our land free of hazardous waste. Finally, CAISES San Luis de la Paz reminded people that today marks the World Day in Commemoration of the Victims of Traffic Accidents.
Nov
09
2011
Lets Cooperate with the 1st Ludoton 2011
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San Luis de la Paz, Gto. Wednesday, November 9, 2011. This Sunday, November 13, at the Matamoros Esplanade, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., the Municipal DIF System will hold the 1st Ludoton San Luis de la Paz 2011, with the intention of raising funds to build the Rehabilitation Center of the Northeast of the State. Lets all cooperate. As its motto says: "We can all make it possible!”
The Rehabilitation Center will be constructed in San Luis de la Paz, on the corner of Doctor Mora and Velasco Ibarra, but will attend the nearly 5,000 disabled people in our region, which includes Doctor Mora, San Jose Iturbide, Santa Catarina, Tierra Blanca, Victoria, Xichu and Atarjea.
It will have a cost of approximately 7 million pesos, of which $2,600,000 will be provided by our municipality. The Ludoton (a similar fund raiser event to the Telethon) will be carried out to collect the rest of the necessary funds.
Artists from the region will be present at the affair, and movies will be shown throughout the day. Those who live in San Luis de la Paz can deliver their cooperation personally at the Esplanade. Those who reside in the rest of the
Nov
08
2011
Program for the Festivity of Christ the King
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San Luis de la Paz, Gto. Tuesday, November 8, 2011. From November 11 to November 20, San Luis Rey Parish will celebrate Christ the King, who is venerated at La Montanita. In the first nine days, pilgrimages and a Holy Mass will take place daily. On Sunday November 20, the biggest day of celebration, there will be morning happy birthday singing, a pilgrimage, a Holy Mass, praying of the rosary, a raffle and fireworks. Pastor Raul Ramirez, the Vicars and the Organizing Committee invite us to participate.
Nov
07
2011
Devotees Honor Saint Martin of Porres
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San Luis de la Paz, Gto. Sunday, November 6, 2011. Devotees honored St. Martin of Porres on the day of his festivity, at the temple of Lord Ecce Homo. It was a full day of celebrations since early hours. At 9:00 a.m., Alejandro Lopez sang Him happy birthday. There was a Holy Mass at 1:00 p.m., celebrated by Father Jose Luis Elias. And finally, starting at 8:00 p.m., the Zone 7 group offered Him a musical tribute. At the same time, there were food and commercial stands, as well as rides for children.
Nov
06
2011
Venado Azul Takes us Back to Pre-Hispanic Times
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San Luis de la Paz, Gto. Sunday, November 6, 2011. The Venado Azul group, from Mineral de Pozos, took us back to pre-Hispanic times with its music, songs, and fusion of sounds, tonight at the Main Square, as it did hours before in the streets of San Luis, when it captained the march of the Eighth Meeting of Autochthonous Dances.
In front of City Hall, its members gave a concert of sounds of ancient Mexico, with instruments that they produced in their workshop in the ghost town. In the same function, it also was scheduled the performance of the groups El Quinto Sol and Tribu. It was an event organized by the Ludovicense Cultural Center.
Nov
06
2011
For the Eighth Time They Dance at the Meeting
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San Luis de la Paz, Gto. Sunday, November 6, 2011. The drums banged again, but stronger. The Venado Azul group calling found echo on the warriors. From the four cardinal points, as in the tenanchas ceremony in front of City Hall, came the dancers to celebrate the Eighth Meeting of Autochthonous Dances. For nearly two hours, the streets of the city became a way of invasion and tradition, thanks to the Ludovicense Cultural Center.
Nov
05
2011
Children Compete in Costume Contest
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San Luis de la Paz, Gto. Saturday, November 5, 2011. City children competed in a costume contest, during the event La Calavera Catrina, this evening at Plaza del Angel. Besides the contest, a pair of infants played the violin, and a local legend was staged. The program was organized by the Pequenos Traviesos company.
Nov
04
2011
Rotary Governor Visits Pozos
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San Luis de la Paz, Gto. Friday, November 4, 2011. Dr. Laura Herrera, Governor of Rotary District 4160, which includes the states of Guanajuato, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Michoacan and Queretaro, visited Mineral de Pozos this Friday. Along the way, she was escorted by her husband, Mr. Jaime Garza. Both, were guided by Francisco Cardenas, President of the San Luis de la Paz Rotary Club, Professor Guillermo Rodriguez, a ludovicense tourism entrepreneur, and Jose Omar Garcia, a new member of the Rotary Club.
Nov
03
2011
Rotary Club Receives the District Governor
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San Luis de la Paz, Gto. Thursday, November 3, 2011. The San Luis de la Paz Rotary Club received today the official visit of Dr. Laura Herrera, Governor of District 4160, comprising the states of Guanajuato, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Michoacan and Queretaro. Dr. Herrera was accompanied by her husband, Mr. Jaime Garza. In the course of the day, she visited a social work of the club at the community of El Maravillal, held a meeting with the club members in the evening and a gala dinner at night.
Nov
02
2011
Day of the Dead, Remembering those Who are no Longer Here
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San Luis de la Paz, Gto. Wednesday, November 2, 2011. Today, Day of the Dead, we remembered more than ever those who are gone. The cemetery was filled with flowers, colors, flavors and families who wanted to be with loved ones who have passed over. It was a day that the flower traders, musicians and graves cleaners were in great demand. While at home, some people set up altars to the dead, with ornaments and the favorite food and drinks of the deceased.
Nov
01
2011
Altars Contest Pays Tribute to the Dead
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San Luis de la Paz, Gto. Monday, November 1, 2011. On the Day of All Saints, the Ludovicense Cultural Center organized the Third Altars Contest "Offering to our Death." Nine educational institutions participated at the Matamoros Esplanade, taking first place La Paz Institute, Early Childhood Education Bachelor's Degree. In addition, the Neighborhood Theater Group of Ernesto Samaniego performed two plays, Space 3 + presented dance numbers, and the University of Leon showed short horror films.
Nov
01
2011
Alfeniques, A Sweet and Colorful Tradition
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San Luis de la Paz, Gto. Tuesday, November 1, 2011. Alfeniques are figures of flour sugar or sugar icing that are made to decorate the altars of the dead. The most common ones are shaped like skulls, coffins, fruits, animals and angels. At the Plazuela, we talked with Mrs. Guadalupe Granados, whose family has there a stand of this candy, and who told us about the long history they have manufacturing them.
