Cultural clips in the photo gallery (and blog)

If you haven’t visited for a while, be sure to check out our Photo Gallery.  I’ve posted a few culture-related photos there, such as…

• Paper maché "devils" from Good Friday
• Mexican cemeteries – a little album devoted to my visits to a couple of cemeteries around Cuernavaca.
• A ceremony for a dead relative at a church in Cuernavaca
• Traditional Mexican dancing – 6 photos starting here
• Seven photos from Cuernavaca’s main cathedral, starting here.  That includes this interesting display of Mary and the snake and priests preparing for mass.  Did you know that Mexico’s first "saint" died in Japan?  And why Mexico’s early cathedrals have outdoor chapels?

Also, don’t miss the recent blog posts on culture, listed here in order of popularity:

• Dennis’ 101 things about Mexico City
• Mexican dance
• If I’d known, I never would have…
• Morelos
• The oldest church in Continental America
• Mexico’s Passion Plays
• Holy Week Traditions in Mexico

One thing that continues to come to mind as I write and learn about culture here in Mexico is how little I actually know and understand.  There is so much to learn, it boggles the mind.  I’ve tried to seek to learn and not jump to conclusions.  Listening and asking questions – that’s my job these days.

Check these photos and posts out – you can leave comments either place.  I’d be interested to hear your thoughts.