When Vanessa Ramírez heard mariachi music for the first time when she was seven years old, her heart began to beat in a way she never imagined it could. Walking the streets of Venice, California, she ...

There’s a lot more to Mexico than tequila and beach resorts. Behind the clichés lies a country shaped by centuries of ancient ...

The legend of La Llorona, or “The Weeping Woman,” has scared people for many years. It comes from Mexican folklore and has been told for generations. The horror movie The Curse of La Llorona brought ...

A new student organization dedicated to teaching and performing Mexican folklore dances has been created at the University of Wisconsin. Grupo Folklorico De UW–Madison is a new organization on a ...

Colorful creatures will greet visitors to Cantigny Park this summer when a new outdoor exhibition showcasing dozens of mythical animals inspired by Mexican folklore opens in June. “Alebrijes: ...

Editor’s note: Every year, hundreds of undergraduates at the University of Delaware pursue research under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Such experiences provided by UD — a nationally recognized ...

Oct. 31 - Nov. 2 in Milwaukee was filled with marigolds, family photos and ofrendas — altars that honor family members who’ve passed on. Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is celebrated across ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. - A Mexican folklore dance troupe based in San Jose says its mission is to promote Pride through performance. The group started nearly a decade ago and wants to continue creating a ...

Mexico is famous for its beaches, tequila, and ancient Mayan ruins. But did you know it’s also rich in myths and legends? Yes ...