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See Siqueiros paintings in BakersfieldWhere:  Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R St. (corner of R and 21st streets.) When:  Jan. 12 - March 27 Museum hours:  Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m....

The Mayans were part of a historical Mesoamerican civilization that extended throughout the northern Central American region, now known as the countries of  Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salv...

One of the most famous volcanoes around the world is Popocatepetl, pronounced “poh-poh-kah-tay-pet-ul,” in central Mexico. Located along the Mexican border states of Puebla and Mexico, ...

As Christmas approaches, many homes display nativity scenes that depict the birth or birthplace of Jesus in the village of Bethlehem.  Christian nativity scenes, also called a crib or creche ...

Las Posadas is an annual Mexican tradition that commemorates the arduous journey of Joseph and Mary as they attempt to find lodging for the imminent birth of their child.  The nine days of Las ...

The piñata is known for its use in many traditional celebrations in Latin American cultures as well as its use in the U.S. However, piñatas may have actually originated in China. It is...

Ricardo Alvarado Amezola    Ricky Alvarado was a joker, a soccer player, a brother and so much more to friends and family around him.    Unfortunately Ricky was torn from...

    Considered the greatest Mexican painter of the 20th century, Diego Rivera had a profound effect on the international art world. Among his many contributions, Rivera is credited with...

     The word chocolate originated in the Native American Nahuatl language indigenous to central Mexico.     Chocolate is an Aztec word used to describe a number of...

Editor’s Note: Each week, Mas magazine presents a bilingual lesson on Latin American history, followed by a quiz that parents and children can answer together.     The pre-Colu...