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Charreada (Rodeo) » February 21 to 24, 2008

Vallarta Charro
6th Campeonato Nacional Charro “Vallarta 2008”

LOCATION: Lienzo Charro Miguel “Prieto” Ibarría in Puerto Vallarta in Colonia Mojoneras (not far from the Central Bus Station past the airport).

ADMISSION: 80 pesos for adults (120 pesos on Sunday) and 30 pesos for children.

Link to photos of local Charros

PRIZES:
the First Place Prize (in their saddle-bags, packed to ride off into the sunset) is 200 thousand pesos with 150 thousand for Second Place, 100 thousand for the Third, and 40 and 30 thousand for those who occupy that lonely, but still profitable, land of the 4th and 5th places. In addition there will be fine amounts for individual champions.

CHARREADA SCHEDULE:

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A Sampling of Wixarika (Huichol) » February 8 to 22

From February 8 until February 22, sample the Art, Dance, Food and Music of the Wixarika (Huichols). The opening ceremony for this exhibition is Friday, February 8 at 7 pm and the show will continue for two weeks at the Cuale Cultural Center.

Charreada » Torneo La Candelaria » February 1,2,3

On February 1, 2,and 3, the third anniversary of the Association of Charros “Real Zarco,” there will be a Charra Fiesta to celebrate in honor of the Virgin of Candelaria.

The event is supported by the City of Puerto Vallarta the purpose of promoting and disseminating the charrería, as a national sport par excellence, as well as reviving one of the most important traditions of our region.

The tournament dedicated to Candelaria, will be held at the lienzo charro “Real del Zarco” in Ixtapa It involves 19 teams from Jalisco and Nayarit, with prizes for the first three places.

According to the schedule of “Torneo La Candelaria” on Friday, February 1, the event begins with two charreadas, at 3:00 and 6:30 pm, and on February 2, “Día de la Candelaria,” there will be three charreadas at 11 am, 3:30 and 6:30 pm in which the participating teams will do make best efforts to accumulate points and qualify.

On February 3, the last day of the tournament, there will be one more charreada at 11 am and the grand finale will be at 4 pm.

The 19 participating teams are: Real del Zarco, Regionales Unidos de la Costa, José María Rodríguez Pilas, de Ixtapa; La Perla, de Llano Grande; Los Alacranes, de Las Palmas; El Asadero, de El Pitillal; Charros del Pitillal; Charros de Vallarta; Javier Curley y San José del Valle, ambos de San José del Valle, Nayarit; La Noria, también de San José; La Quebrada, de El Valle, Nayarit; Charros del Porvenir, Nayarit; Hermanos Ocegueda, de la Puerta de la Lima, Nayarit; Valle de Amatatipac, de Tepic, Nayarit; Rancho el Armadillo, de Tepic; Hacienda la Zarca, de Ixtlán del Río, Nayarit, el equipo de Carlos Sánchez Llaguno de Guadalajara, Jalisco y Charros de Guadalajara.

CONTACT: Noel Mora, Presidente Equipo Charro Real del Zarco
TEL: 322 135 8005

Encuentro Internacional Vallartense de Medicina » February 1-17

Encuentro Internacional Vallartense de Medicina

A Natural, Tradicional y Alternativa Medical Symposium sponsored by the City of Puerto Vallarta.

February 1 to 17
Parque Lázaro Cárdenas and at the elementary school next to the park, Olas Altas, Old Town, Puerto Vallarta

PARTIAL LIST OF ACTIVITIES:

  • 60 Booths selling Natural products
  • 16 Shamans and Curanderos available for consultation
  • 21 workshops, with 3 sessions each, in alternative medicine. 550 pesos per workshop. See link below for times and subjects. All workshops in Spanish.
  • Prehispanic ritual dance performances each morning and evening during the event.

MAP
PROGRAM

Bravo cleansedA Shaman “cleanses” the Mayor of Puerto Vallarta, Javier Bravo Carbajal, at the start of this International event.

Without wanting to sound too political, because, well, that’s illegal for foreigners here in Mexico to do, and without admitting to any belief in the supernatural, because, well, I don’t, I think that all politicians could use this type of treatment. “Cleansing” at the beginning of any administration is pointless and, for the sake of the governed, should always be done at the end, if not periodically along the way.

(photo from Noticiaspv)

Classes in Mexican History and Religion at the IFC

Winter 2008 Classes Offered at the IFC

by Pamela Thompson

Daniel Grippo, M.A., is offering two courses at the International Friendship Club that every expat living in Vallarta should attend. Six Moments in Mexican History starts on January 21st, and Religious Traditions in Latin America on February 15th.

With a M.A. in Religion and a Ph.D. in Latin American History, Dan Grippo is a fabulous teacher, full of experience and knowledge. We are so lucky to have him available to present these courses. What better way to learn about the country that we live in?

You are invited to register for one or both of these courses:

Six Moments in Mexican History

  • Mondays, 10 – 11:45 am
  • Six class meetings
  • First class: January 21st
  • Last class: February 28th
  • Minimum tuition donation to the IFC: $300 pesos per student

Religious Traditions in Latin America

  • Fridays, 10 – 11:45 am
  • Five class meetings
  • First class: February 15th
  • Last class: March 14th
  • Minimum tuition donation to the IFC: $250 pesos per student

Your tuition will be given to the IFC as a donation (minimum donations indicated — you may give more!) Reading materials will be provided each week, with donations to the instructor accepted to cover photocopying expenses. There will be no tests or requirements other than trying to do the readings before we meet each week.

Please contact Dan directly at dangrippo(at)yahoo.com for further information, registration and questions.

Indigenous Cultural Fair » Parque Hidalgo » November 7-18

The Indigenous Cultural Fair is taking place from November 7 to 18 in the Parque Hidalgo square.

Puerto Vallarta Indigenous Fair

Seven indigenous communities are participating, Tzotzil, Zapoteca, Otomi, Mixteca, Nahuatl, Wixaritari and Triqui. They are presenting their traditional cuisine, dance, music, medicine and handicrafts and a total 70 exhibitors are participating.

This is a unique opportunity to get a close look at the cultural expressions of seven native communities, each with its own language, costumes, and rich traditions; obviously, not to be missed.