OUR ACTIVITIES MAY - JUNE 2010

OUR ACTIVITIES MAY - JUNE 2010

The Doctor Eugenia Revueltas Acevedo in Taxco: course on the Alaconian theater.

On Friday the 16th of April, the “Revolution Stage” was decorated to welcome the Doctor Eugenia Revueltas Acevedo, a distinguished personality in the world of literature in our country, who accepted coming to Taxco to give a course on theater of Juan Ruiz de Alarcón. The course was offered to anyone in the general public of Taxco in the northern zone in the state of Guerrero who was interested in studying about Alarcón from this point of view, and at the same time to participate in the practice of this dramatic art. Doctor Revueltas is an expert (among other things) in the teaching and practice of theater. Without a doubt, this was a greatly important event for the community of Taxco because it was the first time that such a course has been offered with these characteristics in the city of Taxco, the birthplace of the illustrious playwright don Juan Ruiz de Alarcón. The course was given on the last three Fridays in the month of April, from 18:30 to 20:30 hours. Thanks to the talent of Doctor Eugenia Revueltas, the Taxquanian participants were greatly enthused with the theatrical art, and she cordially promised to return to share with them more of her knowledge about the theater of Alarcón.

UNAM’s Architecture Department at CEPE-Taxco.

The relations between the diverse departments of UNAM and the State of Guerrero consolidated in respect to the distinct collaboration of the development of this city. Such is the case that the faculty of the Architecture Department, which organized a visit to Taxco, in order to study the effects and developments of disorderly urban growth in a civil and ecclesiastical surrounding that dates back to the colonial period. This study contemplated the facilities of the ex-Hacienda “El Chorrillo,” which contains important constructions from the colonial period that were used for the production of silver, such as the aqueducts and the cistern. The existence of CEPE in Taxco permits the consolidation of the links among other university entities and the public and private sectors of the region. One example of this manifestation is when the students and professors of the Architecture Department of UNAM met in the “Independence Auditorium” at CEPE to present and analyze their advances in their investigation and the work that they had done in the area. This is an example of the importance CEPE-Taxco has between the entities of UNAM and the community of Guerrero .

Presentation by the artistic group “La Cebra Danza Gay” at the ex Hacienda “El Chorrillo”.

On Wednesday the 21st of April, for the first time in Taxco, the “Cebra Danza Gay” presented contemporary dance under the general direction, choreography, production, and clothes designs of José Rivera Moya, who has danced, created choreography, and has taught the company which was founded in 1996. This famous group has performed on different stages nationally and internationally, while manifesting emphatic liberty and expression to support the social struggle for the gay Mexican community. This function demonstrated the great artistic discipline in the execution and montage, strength, humor, and eroticism in the gay environment; the society of Taxco could see the performances of “La Cebra” that have become classic, such as other dance performances that have been presented on other stages. As it is the custom of the group, there was a moment dedicated to reflect the pandemic of AIDS, to which José Rivera Moya is socially obligated to fight this illness by giving away condoms to the audience. The attendance of the public was intense and the ovation very strong; the group appreciated the use of CEPE-Taxco and UNAM for making the presentation possible. “La Cebra Danza Gay” was quite satisfied with the result of the function and offered to return in the near future. Author: Marco Antonio Fabián Soto

“La Voz de la Tierra”: presentation of the Theater Group of CEPE-Taxco in the Zocalo.

As part of the collaboration with UNAM with the academic and cultural organizations of the Northern region of the state of Guerrero, CEPE-Taxco participated with the theater group for the “Week of Corn.” The members of the theater group of CEPE-Taxco, under the coordination of the director and author of the play, Professor Flavio Bautista Oviedo, presented the play “The Voice of the Earth.” This presentation was done in the historic center of Taxco. At this location students of distinct educated levels had the opportunity to present the play. In addition to the visible impact the acting had on the participants of the theater group, the play also impacted the conscience of those in attendance through the message of preserving our natural environment of Mother Earth. In this way CEPE-Taxco’s theater group achieved its objective, by emphasizing the cultural traditions of our community, such as the sewing and harvest of corn and the respect of Taxco’s natural environment.

“Edible insects of Mexico”: conference by Dr. José Manuel Pino, from the institute of Biology.

A great interest has encouraged the conference given by Doctor José Manuel Pino, about his knowledge concerning his investigations with the Institute of Biology of UNAM concerning insects that have nutritional qualities. With a brief history of the uses of insects and the customs of ancient Mexican populations, Dr. Pino referred to the surviving customs that are still practiced, crickets, acociles, maguey worms, chicatana ants, and even jumiles (Stink bugs) which are eaten in Taxco and are the products of these ancestral practices and continue to this day. At this time, the investigations by the Institute of Biology are identifying the principal nutrients of the said animals to give scientific sustenance. It goes without saying that those in attendance were enthused to know more about the investigations about the theme of entomophagy to which they were introduced through Dr. Pino. .

CEPE-Taxco presents the workshops for the Cultural and Arts Council of Taxco.

In 2009, the municipal president of Taxco looked for assistance with the general public for official requests in the area to create a cultural project for the municipal of Taxco. After various meetings with various representatives of distinct service, cultural, and educational organizations, the council became integrated and represented by professors Javier Cuétara Priede and Rodrigo Espino Hernández of CEPE-Taxco. As part of the activities of the Council, on the 28th and 29th of April, a workshop was organized for Developmental Work Projects for the facilities of the Hotel Victoria, located in the Historic Center of Taxco. The activities developed during the workshop permitted distinct aspects to be discovered that prevent the existence of a cultural Project that contemplates all of the corresponding territory of the municipal of Taxco. The work that the Culture and Arts Council of Taxco has then, is to elaborate on the proposition to integrate a general project of cultural development in Taxco. In this project, the participation of CEPE will be fundamental.

“International Day of Dance” at CEPE-Taxco.

For the first time in Taxco, different folkloric and modern dance groups from different centers and schools in the area united to celebrate the International Day of Dance. The groups that participated were Xumilme, from the Cultural Center Casa Borda, the Dance and Jazz Group from Bachilleres Professional Association School, and the Dance Group from CEPE-Taxco. With a lot of animation and elegance, each of the groups presented a program of various types of music and choreography that impacted the feelings of those in attendance. The festival, which left the crowd of over one hundred impressed, took place on the 29th of April on the “Revolution” stage .

Conference concerning botanical gardens and the finale of the exposition “Expressions of Nature,” from the institute of Biology.

On Friday the 30th of April, the last conference on the theme and exposition “Expressions of Nature,” was offered at CEPE-Taxco thanks to the botanical gardens of UNAM’s Institute of Biology for the months of March and April of 2010. To finalize the cycle of conferences, the biologist Linda Balcázar, coordinator of the Education and Diffusion of Botanical Gardens, presented the conference “Botanical Gardens: a refuge for plants.” Before starting the presentation, Professor Balcázar thanked the public for their attendance and participation in the six conferences that were previously given about various themes concerning plants. During the presentation, Linda Balcázar explained the importance of creating botanical gardens in Mexico, which is possible because of the mega diversity of plants because of its geographical position. Mexico has large ecosystems and generates a richness in plants and animals on a world level. Concerning this, Mexico has the privilege of protecting many endangered species. For this reason, in the 1960’s, UNAM designated a space on its central campus to guard various species that are in danger of extinction. To form a standard international botanical garden, UNAM’s Institute of Biology, through an integral program, intends to look after all of the educative levels and for the general public, promises to fulfill these four objectives: investigation, conservation, transmission, and education. Also, the development of the protocol of spreading species by sharing part of the collection of UNAM’s garden with other gardens and institutions. To close the conference and exposition, Dr. Javier Caballero Nieto, leader of UNAM’s Botanical Garden, invited the creation of social understanding of protection and the substantial uses of natural resources. This way the link was strengthened between the Biological Institute and CEPE-Taxco, for the next botanical garden in the ex-Hacienda “El Chorrillo.” At the end of the conference, professors Javier Cuétara Priede, Javier Caballero Nieto, and Linda Balcázar Sol ended the exposition “Expressions of Nature” that was presented for almost two months on the “Revolution” stage of CEPE-Taxco, which had a great impact on the society of the region. Author: Marco Antonio Fabián Soto

Collaboration with CEPE-Taxco and the Agreement with the Tourist Agency of the Municipality of Taxco.

Tourism for the city of Taxco de Alarcón has turned into an important developmental economic source that also impacts the Northern Region of the State of Guerrero. Because of this there is special attention with the municipal authorities, in particular with Taxco’s Tourist Agency. For more and better services provided to those who visit the city of Taxco, the municipal Tourist Agency has promoted the creation of “Tourist Police.” CEPE-Taxco has then been solicited to create a special exam for those who aspire to be a part of the specialized police force. In the area of English, under the direction of professor Carmen Sotelo, such an exam has been designed, which was applied on the 3rd of May at CEPE-Taxco to all who were interested in joining this force. This was another demonstration of the collaboration between CEPE-Taxco and the municipal authorities of the region.

CEPE-Taxco participating in the program “Latino Mental Health” of Chicago.

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology began its relations with UNAM through the Extension School in Chicago in 2005 with the intention of incorporating the education of Spanish and Mexican Culture to its students. In regards to this, students who study a post graduate program are required to attend to the Hispanic community through the course “Latino Mental Health,” which was first offered the second semester in 2008. From the beginning it was contemplated to have a period of immersion studies in Mexico. However, because of the situation regarding the outbreak of influenza in our country, it was not possible for students to study here in 2009 but was postponed until May of 2010. Eleven graduate (masters and doctorate) students under the direction of Dr. Nayeli Chávez were here at CEPE-Taxco for three weeks. They took Spanish classes under their professor, visited basic educational schools, and had various interactions with people from the community of Taxco. Their studies were also complimented with Mexican artisan workshops, Latin American dance classes, as well as guided tours to Teotihuacán and Mexico City. At the end of the program, The Chicago School sent a letter of thanks to the director, mentioning the professionalism that was presented under the academic activities that were provided, as well as commenting on the high quality and hospitality of the professors and administrative staff of CEPE-Taxco Author: Jorge Salinas

Party for “Cinco de Mayo” at CEPE-Taxco.

This past 5th of May was celebrated with a Mexican party at CEPE-Taxco. This celebration is more popular among Mexican communities abroad than in our country, and for this reason we celebrated. The event started with a brief but very informative chat imparted by Professor Rafael Espino. He explained to those in attendance, the majority being foreign students at CEPE-Taxco, the significance of “Cinco de Mayo” and the reasons why Mexicans should feel proud about it. To continue, Professor Flavio Bautista, the director of the dance group of CEPE-Taxco, presented a series of dances from Puebla, and highlighted the presence of the China Poblana. The presentation was also complemented with a demonstration of dances from the region of Taxco that the dance group from the Casa Borda offered to those in attendance. Finally, the foreign and Mexican students celebrated together at the patio of the ex-Hacienda “El Chorrillo.” There were: a civil registry (for fake marriages…) games, tacos, etc. In this way, the community of CEPE-Taxco was able to integrate in a favorable ambiance. Author: Jorge Salinas

Meeting of the Ploitécnica University.

CEPE-Taxco has been characterized as establishing links of cooperation with educational media, and higher level media entities in Taxco and in parts of the Northern Region of the State of Guerrero. In this case, the relationship that has been established with the Politécnica University has been made stronger with the use of the “Independence” auditorium this 6th of May when a work meeting took place in regard to the academic and cultural programs that will be offered this following school year. The director, Dr. Alex López Pérez, has sustained conversations with Professor Javier Cuétara Priede, the Director of CEPE-Taxco, with the intent to have academic, artistic, and cultural events with joint benefits for the student bodies of both educative institutions.

CEPE-Taxco as possessor of a grand piano for the benefit of the public of Taxco.

Thanks to the suggestions of Professor Gustavo Rivero Weber, the Director of Music at UNAM, and with the Professor Blanca Ontiveros, Educational Coordinator, the Music Department of UNAM donated a Kawai Grand Piano to CEPE-Taxco, which arrived to the city of Taxco on the 18th of May and was received by the principal promoter of this agreements, Professor Javier Cuétara Priede. The piano has been placed in the “Juan Ruiz de Alarcón” Theater at the Hotel Posada de la Misión. To take advantage of the new piano, there will be presentations, by the mezzo-soprano Encarnación Vázquez in the month of July, and the pianist Edison Quintana in August; a project in collaboration between CEPE-Taxco and the Music Department of UNAM, and will consist of bringing a number of musical activities to Taxco in the future. The final destination of the musical instrument will be in the “Casona” of the ex-Hacienda “El Chorrillo,” which is an architectural space in poor condition which UNAM has offered to rescue and restore in the case that the Government of the State of Guerrero accepts the continuation of another 35 years of the “comodato” that will end in March of 2012. .

Teacher’s Day for CEPE-Taxco’s professors.

All of the teachers at CEPE-Taxco (area of Spanish, English, History, Art, etc.,) celebrated their day with a delicious dinner and a beautiful view of Santa Prisca Church on the 19th of May. The dinner was a great opportunity for the educational staff to share an entertaining moment together. It developed into a great gathering of companionship and cordiality. The teachers were together for some time and lavished the delicious food of Taxco’s pozolería “Tía Calla.” The professor Javier Cuétara Priede spoke to the teachers and congratulated them on their wonderful work and enthusiasm that the professors of CEPE-Taxco have demonstrated. The evening resulted as a memorable night. Happy Teacher’s Day! Authors: Lydia García y Gabriela Menéndez

CEPE-Taxco and the Centenialists: starting of the course: “History and Literature of the Independence and Revolution of Mexico” .

With motivation for the Bicentennial of the Independence of Mexico and the Centennial of the Mexican Revolution, CEPE-Taxco organized in conjunction with the College of Hispanic Languages and Literature, between the 20th of May and the 18th of June, the course “History and Literature of the Independence and Revolution of Mexico.” The course consisted of a series of conferences related to the historical context of these periods, as well as the importance of the themes in Mexican literature for the 19th and 20th centuries. This course involved five overseers, all of which are professors from the Language Department of UNAM: the Doctor Mariana Ozuna, Professor Salomón Villaseñor, Dr. Marcela Palma, Dr. Juan Coronado, and Professor Israel Rodríguez. The themes touched diverse positions such as: the figure of Fernández de Lizardi in the principal literature of the 19th century, the Mexican Revolution as a literary theme, the difference between history in novels and a historic novel, the aesthetic evolution of narratives in the first half of the 20th century, and the importance of literature in history. To end the sessions, the public in attendance thanked the institution for being invited to the event and reiterated to attend such programs. Authors: Alicia Fonol e Itzel Sánchez

Magisterial Conference of Doctor Graciela Cándano Fierro in CEPE-Taxco.

With the title: “The medieval laugh: elements of a dialect,” Dr. Graciela Cándano Fierro, an investigator from the Institute of Philosophical Investigations from UNAM and professor with the department of Philosophy of Language, presented an important magisterial conference revolving around the elements of elections of Hispanic medieval periods, in contrast with the common thought known in the middle ages. As the professor Cándano expressed, “In a world so dark, would there be room for optimism, delight, and laughter?” Before an enthusiastic public that convened in the “Independence” auditorium of CEPE-Taxco this past 21st of May, Dr. Cándano gave a response to this and many other questions, and shared the different points of view of the Church and the population in general of this aspect. At the end of the conference, Doctor Cándano Fierro received a well deserved homage that CEPE-Taxco provided for her impeccable and highlighted educational and academic path for more than 35 years .

Trip to Mexico City with the group from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

To conclude their stay at CEPE-Taxco, the group from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, had the opportunity to visit Mexico City; the guided tours were organized and carried out by the professor Marco Antonio Fabián. The first part was in Teotihuacán, where they appreciated the majesty of the architecture. After that, they visited the historical center of Mexico City, where they discovered the past of this great city, going through a journey of the long and various centuries of Mexican splendor. The journey zigzagged from the “Templo Mayor” through the Palace of Fine Arts. To end the itinerary, the group was able to see the central campus of UNAM, from the Botanical Garden and the principal murals of the University City. After that, they were able to enjoy a beautiful afternoon in the center of Coyoacán and got to see the Frida Kahlo Museum. Author: Marco Antonio Fabián Soto

Photography Exposition of the ex Hacienda “El Chorrillo” .

This past 26th of May, the community of Taxco had the opportunity to see, look at, and observe its beloved ex Hacienda “El Chorrillo” through the eyes of another: The eyes of the photographer Lorena Alcazar. “Impressions of the exHacienda <<El Chorrillo>>” is a collection of images of black and white prints with traditional technique, through which it is possible to rediscover and value this special place. The lense of Lorena Alcazar opened our eyes and gave us the opportunity to observe the light that each one of the walls of the ex-hacienda bathes in, as well as to mention: “the beauty of the routine luminescence of which we at times forget because we see it everyday.” Each photograph, as well as being a beautiful image, is a window that permits us to look to the past, and yet is the present, of one of the most significant structures, both pleasant and serene, of Taxco. The experience of the author is impressive and guaranties the quality and success of the exposition that looks to spread different aspects of Mexico (and that of the foreign) of this historic building to which hosts the campus of CEPE in the city of Taxco de Alarcón: the ex-Hacienda “El Chorrillo.” Alcazar is looking into sharing her photography with other university spaces, such as with CEPE-CU, the Architectural Department, the Campuses of Querétaro, Michoacán, and Tlaxcala, and to include the extension schools in Los Angeles, Chicago, etc. Also, when the exposition returns to Taxco, it will be shown in various local galleries and hotels. Author: Sofía Bautista

The “Sinaloa Youth Dance Group,” on the Revolution Stage.

On Wednesday, the 26th of May, CEPE-Taxco was blessed by the presence, one additional time, of the contemporary dance group “The Sinaloa Youth Dance Group,” with the artistic director and teacher Georgina Gutiérrez Tabaco. The public present at the “Revolution Stage” was able to enjoy the diverse emotions that were transmitted by the different choreographic montages. Each one of the dancers created a wonderful ambiance within the scenes of both elements in conjunction with creating a theatrical dance through which the group of youth from Sinaloa demonstrated great talent and maturity. The public of Taxco, as well as the foreign students who were in attendance, were greatly impressed with the latest choreography, to which each movement of clay powder given off by the bodies of the dancers, created beautiful textures in the air and the scenery. The ovation was very intense which the dancers always carried within themselves; the function was quite splendid, to which the public will never forget. Author: Marco Antonio Fabián Soto

Scholarship providors of FONCA in work sessions at the ex-hacienda “El Chorrillo”.

One more time, CEPE and ENAP in Taxco were the seats for a reunion of Scholarship providers from FONCA 2010, which is done periodically with the National Background for the Culture and Arts of different places in the country. Thanks to this program, a number of young artists of different artistic manifestation have presented advances in their work with their advisors during a conference from the 27th through 29th of May this year On this occasion, the scholarship holders were able to know the diverse artistic projects that the rest of their companions have expressed, their opinions, and comments. Among the areas of expression were: visual arts, audio-visual mediums, literature, literary expression in native languages, music, and theater. Author: Marco Antonio Fabián Soto

Visit to the Caves of Cacahuamilpa.

The students from the Caribbean and the teachers of CEPE had an adventurous excursion on the 28th of May to the well known “Caves of Cacahuamilpa.” For the students it was all an adventure, as they did not imagine what was in store for them. They left very early and for the first time everyone was punctual. During the tour of the caves the smiles on the students faces were evident, as well as their singing and flashes from cameras, the adventure had just begun. Once at the site, the curiosity was seen in all of the faces of the students, and upon entering the caves their amazement was evident: all of the students were filled with joy, enthusiasm, and many questions, as in their places of origin there aren’t such caves. The tour guide explained how the caves formed and the figures that were made by means of nature. The students not only enjoyed the great place, but the emotions from the ages of time and the Mexican food, some of the students wanted to try the mole enchiladas that some of the teachers ordered. The students returned worn out, but happy to have known a magical place, and such things only happen at CEPE-Taxco. Authors: Lydia García y Gabriela Menéndez

CEPE-Taxco in the patronage of the Silver Smith Teachers of Taxco.

It is important to note that academic and cultural projects of UNAM in the State of Guerrero have established firm bonds with the different requests of the locals, this past Saturday, the 29th of May at the Hotel Casa Emilia of CEPE-Taxco there was a representation by professor Javier Cuétara Priede during a signing of the etiquette of the Juan Ruiz de Alarcón y Mendoza award and the Civil Society of the Silver Smith Teacher’s School of Taxco, that is directed by the architect Claudia Cota. This signing of patrons included the presence of such persons from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), from the Ibero-American University, the National Institute of Fine Arts, and the National Council for Culture and the Arts, among many other official entities. Among its members are Dr Eugenia Revueltas Acevedo and Dr. Dolores Bravo Arriaga, professors from the Department of Philosophy and Languages of UNAM, were acknowledged. The event included guided tours. The first was to the William Spratling Museum, under the direction of the silversmith Marcial Chávez, who worked and designed in the Spratling workshops; the second to the Casa Humboldt, to which the Dr.’s Eugenia Revueltas and Dolores Bravo spoke about the importance of Juan Ruiz de Alarcón for Taxco, for Mexico, and for the world .

Cultural Projects between the Earth Science Department of the Autonomous University of Guerrero and CEPE-Taxco of UNAM.

The 3rd of June, Professor Javier Cuétara Priede went to the ex-hacienda of San Juan Bautista, where the Earth Science Department of the Autonomous University of Guerrero is located. On this visit, Professor Cuétara Priede appreciated an exposition of a young printer from Guerrero, Oswaldo Santos Pinta (who has promoted CEPE-Taxco) and permitted the visit of scenic space with the important historical structure, where UNAM presents diverse academic, artistic, and cultural activities, such as proposing a collaboration between UNAM and UAG.

CEPE-Taxco as a medium of incorporating Spanish professors from CEPE in the United States.

Language Stars is a North American school of great prestige in the teaching of foreign languages to children in the Chicago region and it’s suburbs; its growth in the past years has been surprising to its founder, the professor Leslie Lancry, who has received great recognition for her work as business. For this reason, her need to have language instructors of the highest quality is more important everyday. Through closer relations with CEPE-Taxco she has created links so that this center is able to send potential candidates to work there. This is an opportunity to help many students such as ex-alumni of studies in Spanish education, such as foreign language and diverse diplomas to form professors of CEPE that are interested in developing professionally in the United States and to teach Spanish to children. For example, Nayeli Rojas, a student of the first generation of EEELE, was recommended by CEPE-Taxco as an ideal candidate and today is the first to complete with success the exhausting process of recruitment of such luck that in July she will start to work at Language Stars. As of today, there have been ten candidates more that have been proposed and the Department of Human Recourses of LS has thanked and recognized CEPE-Taxco for helping, especially for the great quality of people proposed. Author: Jorge Salinas

Visit of the Center of Technological Studies of the Ocean, from Puerto Vicente Guerrero, to CEPE-Taxco.

This past Friday, the 4th of June, a group of students from the Center of Technological Studies of the Ocean No. 27, arrived at CEPE-Taxco, from Puerto Vicente Guerrero. The students took a tour of the UNAM campus in Taxco under the direction of Professor Rodrigo Espino Hernández, who explained the historical importance of the ex-Hacienda “el Chorrillo". The youth demonstrated much amazement and interest for the guided tour. After that, they visited the classrooms of the National School of Visual Arts of UNAM in Taxco (ENAP-Taxco), where they were able to appreciate the campus and workshops that are offered to the students of the region, such as painting, smelting, printing, etc,. As thanks for the reception that they received at CEPE-Taxco, the young students treated the personnel of the campus to some typical candies from the coast of Guerrero. Author: Marco Antonio Fabián Soto

CEPE-Taxco and the Technological University of the Northern Region of Guerrero.

On Wednesday, the 9th of June, the director of CEPE-Taxco, Professor Javier Cuétara Priede, went to the city of Iguala to be interviewed by the Rector of the Technological University of the Northern Region of Guerrero (UTRNG), by the Science professor Jorge Francisco Woolrich. The idea was to bring the two academic instillations closer together to look for various projects that can be done jointly, such as the possibility that UNAM offers and presents artistic and academic activities on the campus of UTRNG, as well as in other places in the city of Iguala. Just the same, UNAM will offer the possibility that students from the Technological University can have use of the “Juan Ruíz de Alarcón” Library on CEPE-Taxco’s campus. In the “interchange of pennants” it can be noted that the disposition of both groups for developing plans jointly will benefit both institutions; all of this, in the frame of an agreement of academic collaboration will sign an agreement between UTRNG and UNAM. On this visit, Professor Cuétara Priede visited the modern and well equipped installations of the Technical University, and took not of the classrooms, library, and workshops .

CEPE-Taxco and the National Institute of Migration.

This past 10th of June in the Casa Club of Hotel Monte Taxco, there was held the second common Citizen Council of Migration in the North Zone of the state of Guerrero, to which the Professor Javier Cuétara Priede attended. Among the points that were talked about, there were also new dispositions of the National Migration Institute with respect to the nationalization of foreigners in Mexico. In addition, the L.C. Lucio Alberto Orbe Valdovinos, the Sub-Regional Delegate of INM, presented a talk about the treatment of people. The meeting was exciting, and the meeting area was practically full.

Dance Arial: presentation of the AFERRARTE group on the “Revolution” stage.

On Friday the 11th of June, on the “Revolution” Stage at CEPE-Taxco, there was an Aerial scene that permitted the presentation of the AFERRARTE Aerial Dance Company, a group that originated in the city of Cuernavaca, Morelos, directed by the professor Alan Gómez. In this space, AFERRARTE created great acrobatics with a wide repertoire of music and songs. The public in attendance showed great surprise before the strength and magic that the dancers created in this dance performance. One of the most special moments of the night was when the son of the director, Alan Gómez, who just turned six, performed a routine of acrobatics as a solo artist; the intrepid and talented child produced the greatest applause of the evening. This spectacular performance was one of the most well attended in the “Revolution” stage at CEPE-Taxco, that there were even spectators standing outside of the theater. Author: Marco Antonio Fabián Soto

Presentation from the CEPE-Taxco theatrical group in the community of Tehuilotepec.

The celebration of the “Second Francisco de la Borda Festival,” organized by the common proprietors of Tehuilotepec, received the assistance of CEPE-Taxco through the presentation of its theatrical group under the direction of Professor Flavio Bautista Oviedo. Consolidated as a permanent theatrical group in the region, the participants presented with much success the play “The Stone of Happiness,” and “The Voice of the Earth". The first play was a delight for the children in attendance on the morning of the 13th of June. The performance was done in the Zocalo of this town, in front of its church, that dates back to the 18th century and to this day continues to hold festivals in honor of St. Antonio de Padua. In the afternoon of the same function, the play “The Voice of the Earth,” written by Professor Flavio Bautista, impacted the public in attendance with the message of preserving our culture in relation to corn as an important element of Mexican tradition. The organizers of the Festival awarded a certificate of recognition to CEPE-Taxco’s theater group for its artistic and institutional integration assistance of culture that UNAM maintains in this region of the state of Guerrero.

CEPE-Taxco in Tehuilotepec: a round table discussion “Mining and the birth of Tehuilotepec”.

On the 13th of June the second Francisco de la Borda Festival was celebrated in the town of Tehuilotepec, Gro., a distance of five kilometers from Taxco, which commemorated the 302 years of the foundation of this event. The cultural festival included the presentation of musical groups, dance groups, and theater groups, as well as a round table discussion about “The mining and birth of Tehuilotepec”. On behalf of CEPE-Taxco, Professor Rodrigo Espino and Professor Roberto Díaz participated. Professor Espino discussed the theme of mining development in the region of Taxco, to which resulted the birth of Tehuilotepec, and resulted in the establishment of a group of workers for the exploration of various silver mines in this zone, owned by don Francisco de la Borda, the older brother of José de la Borda, who fundamentally inherited these mines. With his wealth, José de la Borda was able to finance the construction of the majestic church of Santa Prisca in Taxco. Professor Roberto Díaz concentrated his dissertation concerning the documents that endorsed the historic ownership of the land pertaining to the public of Tehuilotepec. He sustained his participation with documents from the 18th and 19th centuries, that made clear that the actual inhabitants of Tehuilotepec were the legitimate owners of these lands; one of the fractions continues to be legitimate to the present time with a company from Taxco that is adaptable to some fresh water springs. The little over one hundred in attendance were quite satisfied with the information that they obtained.

The University Student Choir of UNAM in Taxco.

On the 17th and 18th of June, in the “Revolution” Stage at CEPE-Taxco, there were performances from the University Student Choir. The choir has had time to enjoy, appreciate, and admire the community of Taxco. On this occasion, the repertoire concentrated mainly on the music of the Independence of Mexico, and Mexico’s Revolution. The concert on Thursday, the 17th, began with songs from the Mayas and in Náhuatl; it included melodies from the vice-royal period, as well as from some regions from the northern part of the country. The University Student Choir won the hearts of the public with their interpretation of the Sanmarqueña. On the 18th, they delighted the audience with Mexican works from the Revolution period, such as “La Adelita” and “La Rielera,” among others. The concert included melodies from other sister countries that, the same as Mexico, this 2010 are celebrating their Bicentennial, such as Argentina, Columbia, and Venezuela. Their departure was quite emotional, and the public in attendance didn’t stop applauding. In the end, family member of the songwriter Raful Krayem approached the director of the Choir, the director Marco Ugalde, who promised to include in his repertoire various melodies of the songwriter, that make reference to the silver city, such is the case of the song “Taxco de mis Amores,” “Muñequita Linda,” “Camioncito Flecha Roja,” and “El Jumilro”. Author: Jorge Salinas

Conference of Professor Rodrigo Espino in the frame of the festivities of the Day of the Silversmith.

In the frame of the festivities of the Day of the Silversmith, on the 22nd of June, Professor Rodrigo Espino presented a conference “The Ex-Hacienda <<El Chorrillo>> and its historical importance for Taxco” in the Auditorium of Taxco’s Miner’s Syndicate Auditorium. In the presentation, he explained the different activities that developed this important historical monument. Starting with its construction, ordered by Hernán Cortés in the third decade of the 16th century, he discussed the use of the facilities for the processing of silver using the “patio” method up to the use of the facilities as a five star hotel in the middle of the 20th century, until its function as the university campus of UNAM in Taxco starting in the summer of 1992. In the conference he highlighted links of developmental activities in the facilities of the ex-hacienda “El Chorrillo” with economic and social-cultural development in Taxco. To the date, professor Espino commented that the ex-hacienda is also important in regards to the academic and cultural zone of the northern part of Guerrero, and continues to function as the Central Extension for the National School of Visual Arts (ENAP), and the Center for Foreign Students (CEPE), both being an entity of UNAM.