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- [Discover Mexico’s Artistry at Fiesta Latina in Silver City](https://fiestalatina.org/discover-mexicos-artistry-at-fiesta-latina-in-silver-city/)
- [Fiesta Latina Welcomes KRQE!](https://fiestalatina.org/fiesta-latina-welcomes-krqe/) - For the first time ever, our festival is joining forces with a statewide media outlet — a partnership that will amplify the music, culture, and energy of Fiesta Latina across all of New Mexico. KRQE will help us share the heart of the festival far beyond Silver City. It’s a true honor to expand our
- [¡Fiesta Latina! Returns to WNMU June 5-8](https://fiestalatina.org/fiesta-latina-returns-to-wnmu-june-5-8/) - SILVER CITY, NM—The Western New Mexico University signature cultural event, ¡Fiesta Latina!, returns to campus June 5-8. Through ¡Fiesta Latina!, WNMU seeks to recognize, celebrate and assist in the preservation of New Mexico’s connection with its Mexican heritage, customs and traditions. At the center of the four-day festival is a juried artisan mercado that showcases
- [Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: The Vibrant Fiesta Latina](https://fiestalatina.org/celebrating-hispanic-heritage-the-vibrant-fiesta-latina/) - What is Fiesta Latina?Fiesta Latina is a lively celebration dedicated to honoring and promoting Hispanic heritage. This event serves as a platform for communities to come together, appreciate diverse cultures, and participate in joyous festivities. Through music, dance, food, and art, Fiesta Latina fosters a sense of unity and pride among Hispanic communities.The Significance of
- [WNMU ¡Fiesta Latina!: Celebrating New Mexico’s Mexican Heritage](https://fiestalatina.org/es/wnmu-fiesta-latina-celebrating-new-mexicos-mexican-heritage-5/) - Western New Mexico University (WNMU) takes great pride in organizing the annual cultural event, WNMU ¡Fiesta Latina!, which serves as a platform to recognize, celebrate, and preserve New Mexico's deep-rooted connection with its Mexican heritage, customs, and traditions. This four-day outdoor festival, set against the backdrop of the picturesque WNMU campus in Silver City, offers

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- [WNMU ¡Fiesta Latina!](https://fiestalatina.org/) - Due to funding cuts, Fiesta Latina will be on hiatus for 2026. We expect to be back in 2027 with an exciting new festival. Please come back and visit this page. 2025 Event schedule Plan your visit Where to stay? Western New Mexico University acknowledges the deep roots New Mexico shares with Mexico. The territory
- [Fiesta Latina Survey](https://fiestalatina.org/patron-survey/)
- [Become a Sponsor](https://fiestalatina.org/become-a-sponsor-2/) - Event sponsor Explore Latin culture, rhythms, flavors and artisan crafts on the beautiful Western New Mexico University campus set in the mountains of the Southwest. Please join us as a sponsor, and help us support this wonderful collaboration with our neighbors to the south Artisan sponsor Artisans travel as far as 2,000 miles from home to
- [Buy Tickets](https://fiestalatina.org/buy-tickets/) - BUY TICKETBUY TICKETBUY TICKETBUY TICKETBUY TICKET
- [Films and Workshops 2025](https://fiestalatina.org/films-and-workshops/) - Artisan Workshop: Mask-MakingVoces de Latinidad
- [Entertainment 2025](https://fiestalatina.org/entertainment-2025/) - Entertainment & PerformersLuciane DomMaruja LimónLos TexmaniacsLas CafeterasCharros – Traditional Mexican Trick-RopingK-Paz de la SierraMariachi Estrella de MéxicoTequila TastingMariachi Plata de WNMU
- [Artisan Mercado 2025](https://fiestalatina.org/mercado-2025/) - ALL ARTISANS - MERCADO 2025Bag N’ GoJacobo Mendoza VasquezBertha Vega CruzRicardo Navarro RodriguezFernanda Eréndira VelázquezJuan García MendozaGaston Aguilar RendonFelipe de Jesus Horta TeraMartha Patricia García AguilarColores de CopalCecilia Gómez DíazMaría del Carmen Cruz JoseJuan Carlos Conde CopalcuaIsaac Armando Martinez LazoPapelmalecho Workshop (CIT)Damián Bañuelos CarrilloKeyre Janet MaciasDaniel GómezMartha Chichipan CuirizJavier Ramírez HernandezRigoberto Mateos CampechanoAugustin Prudencio CruzJuan
- [Mercado de Artesanos 2025](https://fiestalatina.org/es/mercado-de-artesanos/) - TODOS LOS ARTESANOS - MERCADO 2025Bag N’ GoCasa Escudero GarcíaMacrina Mateo Martínez y Las Mujeres del Barro RojoShanuani Gaspar OrtegaAlvaro Lopez JimenezJacobo Mendoza VasquezSergio Pérez AranaBertha Vega CruzRicardo Navarro RodriguezFernanda Eréndira VelázquezVianey Rebecca Flores MartínezPatricio Santiago PazClara Garcia AntonioSalvador and Ericka Ludmila HernandezJuan Miguel Morales GámezAlfonso Castillo MerinoArtemali OcoxalJuan García MendozaGaston Aguilar RendonFelipe de Jesus
- [Food Vendor Application](https://fiestalatina.org/food-vendor-application/) - Fiesta Latina 2025 June 5-8, Silver City – NM. FOOD VENDOR SPACE APPLICATION Food Vendor Application 2025 NAME OF THE BUSINESS * NAME(s) OF OWNER/CONTACT PERSON(s) NAME(s) OF ONSITE CONTACT * ONSITE CONTACT PHONE * MAILING ADDRESS CITY * STATE * ZIP CODE * PHONE * EMAIL * WEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA NM TAX ID NUMBER (CRS#)
- [Contact Us](https://fiestalatina.org/contact-us/) - Phone: (800) 872-9668 Website: wnmu.edu Western New Mexico University PO Box 680 | Silver City, NM 88062 Cultural Affairs Organization Email: cultural.affairs@wnmu.edu Phone: (575) 538-6469 Website: culture.wnmu.edu PO Box 680 | Silver City, NM 88062 Artisan Coordinator Monica Ortiz Uribe Email: FiestaArtisanCoordinator@wnmu.edu WhatsApp: (915) 497-0774 Volunteer Opportunities For Volunteer Opportunities please call (575) 538-6469.
- [Contáctanos](https://fiestalatina.org/es/contactanos/) - Teléfono: (800) 872-9668 Sitio Web: wnmu.edu Western New Mexico University PO Box 680 | Silver City, NM 88062 Cultural Affairs Organización Email: cultural.affairs@wnmu.edu Teléfono: (575) 538-6469 Sitio Web: culture.wnmu.edu Cultural Affairs PO Box 680 | Silver City, NM 88062 – Coordinador de Artesanos Email: FiestaArtisanCoordinator@wnmu.edu WhatsApp: (575) 936-0932 Oportunidades
- [Conviértete en patrocinador](https://fiestalatina.org/es/conviertete-en-patrocinador/) - Patrocinadores del evento Explora la cultura latina, los ritmos, los sabores y las artesanías en el hermoso campus de la Western New Mexico University, ubicado en las montañas del suroeste. Únete a nosotros como patrocinador y ayúdanos a apoyar esta maravillosa colaboración con nuestros vecinos del sur. Patrocinador de artesanos Los artesanos viajan hasta 2,000
- [Aplicación para vendedores de comida](https://fiestalatina.org/es/aplicacion-para-vendedores-de-comida/) - Fiesta Latina 2025 5-8 de Junio, Silver City – NM. Aplicación para puestos de comida Food Vendor Application Nombre del negocio * Nombre del dueño o la persona de contacto Nombre del contacto en el negocio * Número de contacto en el negocio * Dirección Ciudad * Estado * Código postal * Número de
- [Preguntas Frequentes](https://fiestalatina.org/es/preguntas-frequentes/) - Exactamente, ¿Dónde es el evento? El evento se lleva a cabo en el hermoso campus de la Western New Mexico University en Silver City, NM, ubicada en el extremo suroeste del estado en las montañas a 6,000 pies. La Fiesta Latina se llevará a cabo en el área de Regents Square y el antiguo estadio
- [WNMU ¡Fiesta Latina! – Español](https://fiestalatina.org/es/wnmu-fiesta-latina-espanol/) - Del 5 al 8 de Junio Programación del evento Planea tu visita ¿Dónde hospedarse? Western New Mexico University reconoce las profundas raíces que Nuevo México comparte con México. El territorio de Nuevo México obtuvo la categoría de estado en 1912, pero las personas que viven en las regiones fronterizas y más allá continúan siendo influenciadas
- [Artisan Application](https://fiestalatina.org/vendor-resources/application/) - Take part in four days of performances, crafts, workshops, films, food, and more!
- [Aplicación para artesanos](https://fiestalatina.org/es/aplicacion-para-artesanos/) - Fiesta Latina 2025 Del 5-8 de Junio, Silver City – NM. Fecha límite para las aplicaciones: 31 de Diciembre del 2024 Información para los artesanos Aplicación para artesanos Nombre del artesano (Solo pueden participar 2 personas por cada puesto) * correo electrónico * Sitio web/URL Link a página de redes sociales (Ej.:FACEBOOK O INSTAGRAM) Teléfono
- [Películas y Talleres](https://fiestalatina.org/es/peliculas-y-talleres/)
- [Schedule](https://fiestalatina.org/schedule/) - Thursday June 5thFriday June 6thSaturday June 7th Sunday June 8thJueves 5 de JunioViernes 6 de JunioSábado 7 de JunioDomingo 8 de Junio#SessionSpeaker(s)TimeVenue1VIP Market Preview4:00-5:00 PMArtisan Tent2Stadium Bar Open4:00 - 9:30PM3Sponsor and Artisan Welcome Dinner5:00PMPool Patio4Artisan Mercado6:00PM-8PMArtisan Tent5Music PerformanceLuciane Dom 6:00 PMFountain Stage at Regents Square6Music PerformanceMaruja Limón 8:00PMFountain Stage at Regents Square#SessionSpeaker(s)TimeVenue1Mercado Open 2:00 -
- [Sponsors](https://fiestalatina.org/sponsors/) - Our Event SponsorsCheck Who Makes This Event Possible!Platinum Sponsors Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Become a SponsorSIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER [mc4wp_form]
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- [Speakers](https://fiestalatina.org/speakers/) - KEYNOTE SPEAKERSALL SPEAKERSBag N’ GoBag N’ GoCasa Escudero GarcíaMacrina Mateo Martínez y Las Mujeres del Barro RojoShanuani Gaspar OrtegaAlvaro Lopez JimenezLuciane DomLuciane Dom
- [Registration](https://fiestalatina.org/registration/) - Ane Arbor SummerFestival 201618 - 21 DECEMBER, 2017, DUBLIN[contact-form-7 id=”584″]
- [Music & Dance](https://fiestalatina.org/music-dance/) - Participant Artists - 2024
- [FAQ](https://fiestalatina.org/faq-2/) - Where exactly is this event? The event is held on the beautiful campus of Western New Mexico University in Silver City, NM located in the southwest corner of the state in the mountains at 6,000 feet. Fiesta Latina will spread across Regents Square and Old James Stadium, located off Kentucky Street adjacent to P.E. Complex. See map
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- [Homepage 4](https://fiestalatina.org/es/homepage-4/) - Days Hours Minutes SecondsBUSINESS CONFERENCE 201518 - 21 DECEMBER, 2015, DUBLIN WHAT IS BUSINESS CONFERENCE 2015Where The Business World Meets Conference dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.
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## Speakers

- [Taller de Papelmalhecho (CIT)](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/adriana-favela-martinez-2/) - Tapalpa, Jalisco Asistente: Monica Varela Cuevas El taller de Papelmalecho es una iniciativa del Centro de Integración Tapalpa A.C., una organización civil sin fines de lucro que promueve el empoderamiento de mujeres de comunidades rurales a través del arte. En los talleres ubicados en Attaco (Tapalpa, Jalisco) y Varillas (Atemajac de Brizuela), participan alrededor de
- [Papelmalecho Workshop (CIT)](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/adriana-favela-martinez/) - Tapalpa, Jalisco Assistant name: Monica Varela Cuevas The Papelmalecho workshop is part of Centro de Integración Tapalpa A.C., a nonprofit organization that empowers women from rural communities through art. Held in the communities of Attaco (Tapalpa, Jalisco) and Varillas (Atemajac de Brizuela), the workshops bring together around 30 women and their children. Using recycled materials
- [Augustin Prudencio Cruz](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/esmeralda-cruz-sosa/) - Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca Assistant name: Luis Valentin Rodriguez Garcia This family workshop is named “Nuestras Raíces” (“Our Roots”) because they represent the third generation to carry on this beautiful legacy. The craft began with the grandfather, who was self-taught. Their family’s specialty is religious figures, nativity scenes in various styles, skulls, and animals. They
- [Shanuani Gaspar Ortega](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/shanuani-gaspar-ortega/) - Pátzcuaro, Michoacán The family taller (workshop) located in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, consists of Mario and Beatriz and their three sons Erandi, Hiquingari, and Kuricaveri. The family works collectively creating wooden plates, boxes, jewelry boxes, trunks, wooden crosses, jewelry, and other pieces of various sizes all decorated with outlined lacquer techniques. Laca or Maque (lacquerware), developed in
- [Shanuani Gaspar Ortega](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/shanuani-gaspar-ortega-2/) - Pátzcuaro, Michoacán El taller familiar ubicado en Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, está conformado por Mario y Beatriz junto a sus tres hijos: Erandi, Hiquingari y Kuricaveri. La familia trabaja de manera colectiva creando platos, cajas, cofres, baúles, cruces de madera, joyería y otras piezas de distintos tamaños, todas decoradas con técnicas de laqueado delineado. La laca o
- [Bag N’ Go](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/bag-n-go-2/) - Boca de Tomatlán, Jalisco Bag N’ Go es una iniciativa artesanal con conciencia social ubicada en Boca de Tomatlán, Jalisco, un pueblo costero al sur de Puerto Vallarta. El proyecto se enfoca en transformar plástico reciclado en bolsas duraderas y coloridas, al mismo tiempo que ofrece oportunidades de reintegración a personas privadas de su libertad.
- [Bag N’ Go](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/bag-n-go/) - Boca de Tomatlán, Jalisco Bag N’ Go is a socially conscious artisan initiative based in Boca de Tomatlán, Jalisco, a coastal village south of Puerto Vallarta. The project focuses on transforming recycled plastic into durable, colorful bags while providing reintegration opportunities for individuals deprived of liberty. The artisans craft a variety of practical and sustainable
- [Alfonso Castillo Merino](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/alfonso-castillo-merino-2/) - Izúcar de Matamoros, Puebla Nombre de la asistente: Lizeth Ana Canny Ávila Morales Alfonso Castillo Merino es un reconocido artesano de Izúcar de Matamoros, Puebla, y representa la sexta generación de una familia dedicada al barro policromado. Desde los nueve años, comenzó a pintar en el taller de su padre, Alfonso Castillo Orta, y con
- [Alfonso Castillo Merino](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/alfonso-castillo-merino/) - Izúcar de Matamoros, Puebla Asistant name: Lizeth Ana Canny Avila Morales Alfonso Castillo Merino is a sixth-generation ceramic artist from Izúcar de Matamoros, Puebla, a town renowned for its rich tradition in polychrome clay artistry. From the age of nine, Alfonso began painting in his family's workshop, guided by his father, Alfonso Castillo Orta, a
- [Juan Miguel Morales Gámez](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/juan-miguel-morales-gamez-4/) - Tzintzuntzan, Michoacán Desde el pueblo de Tzintzuntzan, Juan Miguel Morales Gámez, crean cerámica que difumina la línea entre el arte y la narrativa. Sus ilustraciones en blanco y negro, dibujadas a mano con notable detalle sobre superficies de barro, presentan motivos recurrentes como sirenas, peces, lunas, figuras femeninas y elementos simbólicos de la naturaleza y
- [Juan Miguel Morales Gámez](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/juan-miguel-morales-gamez-3/) - Tzintzuntzan, Michoacán From the town of Tzintzuntzan, Michoacán, Juan Miguel Morales Gámez create ceramics that blur the line between fine art and storytelling. His hand-drawn black-and-white illustrations, rendered on clay surfaces with remarkable detail, feature recurring motifs such as mermaids, fish, moons, women, and symbolic elements from nature and Mexican folklore. Juan Miguel’s work tends
- [Vianey Rebecca Flores Martínez](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/vianey-rebecca-flores-martinez/) - Toluca, Estado de México Asistente: Raul Perez Carmona Vianey Rebeca Flores Martínez es una destacada artesana originaria de Toluca, Estado de México, reconocida por su maestría en la técnica del piteado, una forma de bordado tradicional que utiliza hilos de pita sobre cuero genuino. Junto a su esposo, Raúl Pérez Carmona, forman un taller familiar
- [Vianey Rebeca Flores Martínez](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/vianey-rebeca-flores-martinez/) - Toluca, Estado de México Assistant name: Raul Perez Carmona Vianey Rebeca Flores Martínez is a master artisan from Toluca, State of Mexico, renowned for her expertise in the traditional Mexican embroidery technique known as piteado. This intricate craft involves hand-stitching natural agave fiber, called pita, onto leather to create elaborate designs featuring floral motifs, animals,
- [Casa Escudero García](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/jose-adolfo-escudero-garcia/) - Olinalá, Guerrero José Escudero García creates beautifully carved boxes from the linaloe tree, which grows in Guerrero, Mexico. This aromatic tree is known for its naturally oily wood and distinctive veined or marbled texture. After carving, each item is finished with a dolomite-based lacquer, a mineral abundantly found in the region. The strength of the
- [Casa Escudero García](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/casa-escudero-garcia/) - Olinalá, Guerrero José Escudero García crea hermosas cajas talladas a partir del árbol de linaloe, que crece en el estado de Guerrero, México. Esta madera es apreciada por su aroma natural, su textura aceitosa y sus vetas marmoleadas. Una vez talladas, las piezas se barnizan con una laca elaborada a base de dolomita, una piedra
- [Sophia Viviana Romo González de la Parra](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/sphia-viviana-romo-gonzales-de-la-parra/) - Coatepec, Veracruz Asistente: Cintya Martinez González Sophia Viviana Romo González es una ceramista contemporánea originaria de Coatepec, Veracruz, cuya obra ha sido reconocida en museos y publicaciones en todo México. Su trabajo abarca desde joyería cerámica intrincada hasta piezas decorativas como jarrones, tazas y murales. Cada pieza es elaborada a mano, esmaltada y cocida en
- [Sophia Viviana Romo González de la Parra](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/sophia-viviana-romo-gonzalez/) - Coatepec, Veracruz Assistant name: Cintya Martinez González Sophia Viviana Romo González is a contemporary ceramic artist from Coatepec, Veracruz, whose work has been featured in museums and publications across Mexico. Her creations range from intricate ceramic jewelry to decorative art pieces such as vases, cups, and murals. Each piece is handcrafted, glazed, and fired in
- [Macrina Mateo Martínez y Las Mujeres del Barro Rojo](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/macrina-mateo-martinez-y-las-mujeres-del-barro-rojo/) - San Marcos Tlapazola, Oaxaca El colectivo Las Mujeres del Barro Rojo, originario de San Marcos Tlapazola, Oaxaca, crea hermosas piezas decorativas y utilitarias elaboradas con barro rojo. En la década de 1980, con el avance de la industrialización y la sustitución de la alfarería artesanal por materiales más baratos, las jóvenes artesanas comenzaron a expandir
- [Macrina Mateo Martínez and Las Mujeres del Barro Rojo](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/macrina-mateo-martinez/) - San Marcos Tlapazola, Oaxaca Las Mujeres del Barro Rojo collective from San Marcos Tlapazola, Oaxaca, create beautiful decorative and practical ware made of barro rojo (red clay). In the 1980s, as industrialization crept in and slow-crafted, handmade pottery began to be replaced by cheaper materials, young artisans started to expand outside of the traditions of
- [Artemali Ocoxal](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/maria-del-socorro-garcia-hernandez/) - Tepatlaxco de Hidalgo, Puebla Artemali Ocoxal is a community-based enterprise founded in 2009 by Indigenous women from Tepatlaxco de Hidalgo, Puebla. They use ancestral techniques to transform dry pine needles—known as ocoxal in the Nahuatl language—into unique and functional handcrafted pieces. Their catalog includes products for the home, office, decoration, and personal accessories, such as
- [Artemali Ocoxal](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/artemali-ocoxal/) - Tepatlaxco de Hidalgo, Puebla Artemali Ocoxal es una empresa comunitaria fundada en 2009 por mujeres indígenas de Tepatlaxco de Hidalgo, Puebla. Utilizan técnicas ancestrales para transformar hojas secas de pino, conocidas como ocoxal en náhuatl, en artesanías únicas y funcionales. Su catálogo incluye productos para el hogar, oficina, decoración y accesorios personales, como tortilleros, canastas,
- [Sergio Pérez Arana](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/sergio-perez-arana-2/) - Tonalá, Jalisco Sergio Pérez Arana es un artista ceramista y joyero originario de Tonalá, Jalisco, México. Sergio crea joyería de plata esterlina como collares, aretes, pulseras y anillos. Sus obras de cerámica de alta temperatura incluyen tazas, jarrones, tazones, piezas utilitarias, mosaicos e incluso nacimientos, todos decorados con vivos colores y elaborados a mano con
- [Sergio Pérez Arana](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/sergio-perez-arana/) - Tonalá, Jalisco Sergio Pérez Arana is a ceramic artist and jeweler from Tonalá, Jalisco, México. Sergio creates sterling silver jewelry such as necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings. His high-temperature ceramic arts include mugs, vases, bowls, utilitarian wear, mosaics, and even nativity scenes all brightly decorated and skillfully handcrafted. Sergio also creates miniature pieces such as
- [Salvador and Ericka Ludmila Hernandez](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/salvador-and-ericka-ludmila-hernandez/) - Taxco de Alarcón, Guerrero La cerámica de Mata Ortiz es una recreación de la alfarería Mogollón encontrada en los sitios arqueológicos de Casas Grandes (Paquimé), en el estado de Chihuahua, México. Salvador Barrera Hernández, junto con su esposa Ludmila, crea joyería moderna y utilizable elaborada con plata, latón, cobre y láminas de oro, combinando técnicas
- [Salvador and Ericka Ludmila Hernandez](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/salvador-barrera-hernandez/) - Taxco de Alarcón, Guerrero Salvador Barrera Hernandez, along with his wife Ludmila, creates wearable modern jewelry from silver, brass, copper, and gold plates by mixing modern metalsmithing techniques with loomed beadwork and Mata Ortiz pottery. Mata Ortiz pottery is a recreation of the Mogollon pottery found around the archeological sites of Casas Grandes (Paquimé) in
- [Patricio Santiago Paz](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/patricio-santiago-paz-2/) - Magdalena Apasco, Oaxaca Asistente: Salvador Santiago Paz La talla en piedra tiene una historia en México que se remonta mucho antes de la colonización española y continúa vigente hoy en día con escultores como Patricio Santiago Paz, originario de Magdalena Apazco, Oaxaca. Patricio elabora piezas de piedra como esculturas religiosas, vajillas, molcajetes y figuras de
- [Patricio Santiago Paz](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/patricio-santiago-paz/) - Magdalena Apasco, Oaxaca Assistant name: Salvador Santiago Paz Stone carving has a history in Mexico that dates far back before Spanish colonization and continues today in stone sculptors like Patricio Santiago Paz from Magdalena Apazco, Oaxaca. Creating stone items such as religious sculptures, dinnerware, molcajetes (mortar and pestle) and figural animals. Patricio uses stone such
- [Alvaro Lopez Jimenez](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/alvaro-lopez-jimenez-2/) - Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca Alvaro Lopez, originario del estado de Oaxaca, México, crea hermosos textiles tejidos a mano utilizando un telar de madera de piso con cuatro marcos y pedales. Esta técnica, introducida durante el periodo colonial, consiste en el uso de un telar de piso equipado con pedales que controlan la tensión de los
- [Alvaro Lopez Jimenez](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/alvaro-lopez-jimenez/) - Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca Alvaro Lopez from the state of Oaxaca, México, creates beautiful hand-woven textiles using a 4-harness treadle wood loom. Introduced during the colonial period, this technique involves using a floor loom equipped with pedals that control the warp tension. Pedal looms allow for larger textile production and the creation of wider fabrics.
- [Esteban Silva Galván](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/esteban-silva-galvan/) - Pátzcuaro, Michoacán Asistente: Dulce María Silva Galván Desde Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Esteban Silva Galván ha dedicado más de 44 años a una carrera artística profundamente enraizada en la experimentación y la expresión simbólica. Reconocido por su maestría en la fabricación de papel artesanal, Esteban utiliza fibras naturales como lirio acuático, hoja de maíz, tallo de plátano,
- [Esteban Silva Galván](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/artisan-demonstration-make-and-take-esteban-silva-papermaking/) - Pátzcuaro, Michoacán Assistant name: Dulce María Silva Galván Based in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Esteban Silva Galván has spent over 44 years cultivating a deeply expressive artistic career rooted in experimentation and symbolism. He is renowned for his handcrafted paper made from natural fibers such as water hyacinth, corn husk, banana stem, wasp nest, and recycled materials.
- [Juan Carlos Benítez Juárez](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/artesanal-filigrana-juan-carlos-benitez-juarez/) - Taxco de Alarcón, Guerrero Asistente: Claudia Vega Reyes Nacido en Taxco de Alarcón, Guerrero, Carlos Benítez es heredero de una importante tradición de platería. Formado en el oficio de la platería desde la infancia en varios talleres de la ciudad, se especializa en diferentes técnicas tradicionales de la platería mexicana, como la Filigrana, inspirándose en
- [Juan Carlos Benítez Juárez](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/artesanal-filigrana-juan-benitez/) - Taxco de Alarcón, Guerrero Assistant name: Claudia Vega Reyes Born in Taxco de Alarcón Guerrero, Carlos Benítez is the heir to an important silversmithing tradition. Trained in the craft of silversmithing from childhood in various workshops in the city, he specializes in different traditional techniques of Mexican silversmithing, such as Filigrana, drawing inspiration from the
- [Javier Ramírez Hernandez](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/javier-ramirez-hernandez-2/) - Metepec, Estado de México Javier Ramírez es uno de los artesanos más destacados de Metepec, especializado en Árboles de la Vida increíblemente detallados. Su obra se encuentra en museos de Texas, California e Illinois, así como en colecciones particulares en Estados Unidos y Europa. Uno de los logros que más orgullo le ha dado fue
- [Javier Ramírez Hernandez](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/javier-ramirez-hernandez/) - Metepec, Estado de México Javier Ramírez is one of Metepec’s foremost artisans, known for his incredibly detailed Trees of Life. His work can be found in museums in Texas, California, and Illinois, as well as in private collections across the United States and Europe. One of his proudest achievements was creating a 10-foot-tall Tree of
- [Martha Chichipan Cuiriz](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/martha-chichipan-cuiriz-2/) - Tzintzuntzan, Michoacán Su nombre es Martha Chicipan Cuiriz. Es originaria de la comunidad indígena de Tzintzuntzan, Michoacán. Es artesana desde que tiene uso de razón. Aprendió este oficio de su abuela paterna y de sus padres. Junto con su familia, trabaja la alfarería vidriada sin plomo y la losa blanca. Su especialidad es la alfarería
- [Martha Chichipan Cuiriz](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/martha-chichipan-cuiriz/) - Tzintzuntzan, Michoacán Her name is Martha Chicipan Cuiriz. She is originally from the Indigenous community of Tzintzuntzan, Michoacán. She has been an artisan for as long as she can remember. She learned the craft from her paternal grandmother and her parents. As a family, they work with lead-free glazed pottery and white earthenware. Her specialty
- [Daniel Gómez](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/daniel-gomez-2/) - Santa Clara del Cobre, Michoacán Daniel Gómez es un artesano apasionado por las tradiciones y comprometido con preservar un legado. Junto con su esposa, forman parte de la quinta generación que ha decidido continuar con esta tradición. Sus piezas están elaboradas con cobre reciclado, el cual pasa por un riguroso proceso de selección. Funden cables,
- [Daniel Gómez](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/daniel-gomez/) - Santa Clara del Cobre, Michoacán Daniel is a passionate artisan dedicated to tradition and committed to preserving a legacy. Together with his wife, they represent the fifth generation to carry on this craft. Their pieces are made using recycled copper, which undergoes a thorough selection process. They melt down materials like cables, pipes, and coils
- [Keyre Janet Macias](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/keyre-janet-macias-2/) - Tequila, Jalisco Asistente: Carlos Felipe Aguirre Leal Su nombre es Janet Macías, y su esposo es Carlos Aguirre. Carlos comenzó a trabajar la obsidiana cuando su padre, Salvador Aguirre, descubrió un yacimiento de esta piedra en un predio. Al poco tiempo, algunas personas llegaron a su casa intentando comprar grandes cantidades a un precio muy
- [Cecilia Gómez Díaz](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/cecilia-gomez-diaz-2/) - San Andrés Larráinzar, Chiapas Asistente: Juan Gomez Hernandez El conocimiento del trabajo textil lo aprendió de su madre cuando tenía siete años. Observando lo que hacía su mamá, comenzó a aprender el oficio, y cuando su madre notó que podía hacer los primeros puntos por sí sola, le enseñó cómo se hacen las iconografías. Con
- [Cecilia Gómez Díaz](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/cecilia-gomez-diaz/) - San Andrés Larráinzar, Chiapas Assistant name: Juan Gomez Hernandez Cecilia Gómez Díaz crafts traditional textile pieces using a backstrap loom, an ancestral technique that reflects the cultural richness of her community. The knowledge of textile making was passed down to her by her mother when she was seven years old. By observing her mother’s work,
- [Felipe de Jesus Horta Tera](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/felipe-de-jesus-horta-tera/) - Tócuaro, Michoacán Assistant name: Elia Saucedo Castillo Felipe Horta is a master mask maker from Tócuaro, Michoacán, with more than 45 years of experience carving vibrant wooden masks. He began learning the craft at age 12 under the guidance of his father, Eustacio Horta Castillo, one of the region’s pioneer artisans. Today, Felipe is both
- [Felipe de Jesus Horta Tera](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/felipe-de-jesus-horta-tera-2/) - Tócuaro, Michoacán Asistente: Elia Saucedo Castillo Felipe Horta es un maestro mascarero con más de 45 años de trayectoria, originario de Tócuaro, Michoacán. Aprendió este arte a los 12 años bajo la guía de su padre, Eustacio Horta Castillo, y desde entonces se ha dedicado a preservar y renovar una de las expresiones más poderosas
- [Fernanda Eréndira Velázquez](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/fernanda-erendira-velazquez-2/) - Guadalajara, Jalisco Fernanda Eréndira Velázquez nació en Guadalajara, Jalisco, donde desde niña aprendió a hacer el Ojo de Dios o Si’kuli. A lo largo de su vida ha visitado diversas comunidades wixárikas y ha participado incluso en sus peregrinaciones. Hace casi 20 años retomó el tejido como una forma de reconexión personal y relajación después
- [Fernanda Eréndira Velázquez](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/fernanda-erendira-velazquez/) - Guadalajara, Jalisco Fernanda Eréndira Velázquez was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, where she learned to make the Ojo de Dios or Si’kuli as a child. Throughout her life, she has visited various Wixárika communities and even taken part in their pilgrimages. Nearly 20 years ago, she returned to weaving as a way to reconnect and relax
- [Ricardo Navarro Rodriguez](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/ricardo-navarro-rodriguez/) - Assistant name: Joel Godinez Cortes Tonalá, Jalisco Ricardo Navarro Rodríguez is a master ceramicist from Tonalá, Jalisco, a region famed for its rich pottery traditions. Specializing in functional pieces like mugs, jugs, and teapots, Ricardo pays careful attention to every stage of the process, from shaping and glazing to hand-painting the final designs. His signature
- [Ricardo Navarro Rodriguez](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/ricardo-navarro-rodriguez-2/) - Asistente: Joel Godinez Cortes Tonalá, Jalisco Ricardo Navarro Rodríguez es un maestro alfarero originario de Tonalá, Jalisco, una tierra reconocida por su tradición cerámica. Especialista en la elaboración de piezas utilitarias como tazas, jarras y cafeteras, Ricardo cuida cada detalle, desde el moldeado hasta el esmaltado y la decoración final. Sus obras, como las tazas
- [Clara Garcia Antonio](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/clara-garcia/) - San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca Asistente: German Garcia Clara Garcia Antonio es integrante del proyecto DAVA en San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca. Clara y el colectivo utilizan textiles hechos a mano y cuero curtido de manera natural para crear hermosas sandalias, tenis y botas artesanales. Las telas son tejidas en telar de cintura o de pedal, utilizando
- [Clara Garcia Antonio](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/clara-garcia-antonio/) - San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca Assistant name: German Garcia Clara Garcia Antonio is a member of the DAVA project in San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca. Clara and the collective use handmade textiles and naturally tanned leather to create beautiful handmade sandals, sneakers, and boots. The fabrics are woven with “backstrap” or pedal looms, using local cotton or
- [Cata de Tequila](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/cata-de-tequila/) - Sabado 7 de Junio de 4:00 p.m. a 6:00 p.m. | Patio de la Alberca ¡Adquiere aquí tus boletos para la Cata de Tequila! ¡Consigue tu tequilero artesanal aquí! El tequila es mucho más que una bebida. Es una región, un pueblo, una cultura y una historia. Elige entre 15 tequilas artesanales elaborados tradicionalmente en
- [Tequila Tasting](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/tequila-tasting/) - Saturday, June 7th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Pool Patio Get your Tequila Tasting tickets here! Get your Single Handmade Tequilero here! Tequila is more than a beverage. It is a region, a village, a culture, and a history. Choose from 15 traditionally handcrafted tequilas from Jalisco, Mexico. Coa Silver and Reposado Chinaco
- [Voces de Latinidad](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/voces-de-latinidad/) - Proyecciones: Viernes 6 de Junio a las 6:00 pm y Sábado 7 de Junio a las 3:45 pm | Auditorio Light Hall La proyección del Viernes a las 6:00 pm incluirá una sesión de preguntas y respuestas con la directora de la película, ¡Alicia Lueras Maldonado! Voces de Latinidad ha unido a miembros de nuestra
- [Voces de Latinidad](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/voces-de-latinidad-2/) - Film Proyections: Friday, June 6th at 6:00 pm and Saturday, June 7th at 3:45 pm | Light Hall Auditorium The screening on Friday at 6 pm will include a Q&A session with the film’s director, Alicia Lueras Maldonado! Voces de Latinidad, has united members of our community and explored the diversity and complexity of the
- [Luciane Dom](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/lu-dom-2/) - https://youtu.be/CIhAuY6fqLU?si=1ICLLA9OGQn2yHDS Presentación: Jueves 5 de junio a las 6:00 p.m. | Fountain Stage en Regents Square ¡Fiesta Latina 2025 presenta con orgullo a Luciane Dom! Desde Río de Janeiro hasta el corazón de Fiesta Latina 2025 llega una de las voces más cautivadoras de la música contemporánea brasileña: ¡Luciane Dom! Cantante, compositora y productora multilingüe,
- [Luciane Dom](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/lu-dom/) - https://youtu.be/CIhAuY6fqLU?si=1ICLLA9OGQn2yHDS Performing Thursday, June 5th at 6:00 pm | Fountain Stage at Regents Square Fiesta Latina 2025 proudly presents Luciane Dom!​ From Rio de Janeiro to the heart of Fiesta Latina 2025 comes one of Brazil’s most captivating contemporary voices: Luciane Dom! A multilingual singer, songwriter, and producer, Luciane is redefining the sound of modern
- [Jacobo Mendoza Vasquez](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/jacobo-mendoza-vasquez-2/) - Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca Jacobo Mendoza y su familia han elaborado tapetes tradicionales por generaciones en Teotitlán del Valle, un pueblo ubicado a solo 20 minutos de la ciudad de Oaxaca. Su hijo comenzó a tejer a los cinco años con un pequeño telar y ahora estudia leyes mientras desarrolla técnicas de tejido fino. Su
- [Jacobo Mendoza Vasquez](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/jacobo-mendoza-vasquez/) - Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca For generations, Jacobo Mendoza and his family have been creating traditional woven rugs in Teotitlán del Valle, a town just 20 minutes outside the city of Oaxaca. His son began weaving at the age of five on a small loom and is now studying law while working on fine weaving techniques.
- [Luis David Cruz Mendoza](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/luis-david-cruz-mendoza-2/) - Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca Luis David Cruz Mendoza está especializado en la creación de textiles de lana de alta calidad. Utilizando lana local fina, así como fibras de merino, llama y alpaca, elabora una diversa gama de productos que incluye tapetes de varios tamaños, caminos de mesa, bufandas, carteras y bolsas. Cada pieza es tejida
- [Luis David Cruz Mendoza](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/luis-david-cruz-mendoza/) - Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca Luis David Cruz Mendoza specializes in the creation of high-quality woolen textiles. Utilizing fine local wool, as well as merino, llama, and alpaca fibers, he crafts a diverse range of products, including rugs of various sizes, table runners, scarves, wallets, and bags. Each piece is meticulously woven and dyed using natural
- [Joel Cornelio Calderon](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/joel-cornelio-calderon-2/) - Tzintzuntzan, Michoacán Asistente: Ana Mariela Ramirez Manriquez Joel Cornelio Calderon trabaja con fibras naturales como la paja de trigo y la palma. Su producción incluye piezas tejidas de gran formato, principalmente decorativas, con patrones circulares que combinan elementos estructurales y ornamentales. Algunas de sus obras se presentan enmarcadas o montadas sobre muros, otras incorporan formas
- [Joel Cornelio Calderon](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/joel-cornelio-calderon/) - Tzintzuntzan, Michoacán Assistant name: Ana Mariela Ramirez Manriquez Joel Cornelio Calderon works with natural fibers such as wheat straw and palm. His production includes large-scale handwoven pieces, mainly decorative, featuring circular patterns that combine structural and ornamental elements. Some of the works are framed or mounted on walls, while others incorporate three-dimensional forms or central
- [Show de Modas](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/show-de-modas/) - Escenario de la Fuente en Regents Square Experimenta la esencia de la artesanía mexicana en nuestra pasarela de moda, donde la tradición se encuentra con la modernidad en una vibrante celebración del patrimonio artesanal. Desde textiles intrincadamente bordados hasta accesorios de cuero exquisitamente elaborados, sumérgete en el rico tapiz del espíritu creativo de México. Únete
- [Fashion Show](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/isabel-mendoza-fashion-show/) - Fountain Stage at Regents Square Experience the essence of Mexican craftsmanship in our fashion showcase, where tradition meets modernity in a vibrant celebration of artisanal heritage. From intricately embroidered textiles to exquisitely crafted leather accessories, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Mexico's creative spirit. Join us for an unforgettable evening honoring the skilled artisans
- [Silver City Museum](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/sc-museum-puppet-show-and-make-and-take/) - Children's Tent Saturday, June 7th from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. | Sunday, June 8th from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Silver City Museum will present an interactive puppet show and follow up make it-take it craft activity about the famous Latino tale La Llorona. The performance and activity will be based upon local versions
- [Museo de Silver City](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/museo-de-silver-city/) - Carpa Infantil Sábado 7 de junio de 12:00 p.m. a 4:00 p.m. | Domingo 8 de junio de 11:30 a.m. a 2:30 p.m. El Museo de Silver City presentará una obra de títeres interactiva, seguida de una actividad manual “hazlo y llévatelo” sobre el famoso relato latino de La Llorona. La presentación y la actividad
- [Taller de Artesanos: Elaboración de Máscaras](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/taller-de-artesanos-elaboracion-de-mascaras/) - El Maestro Felipe hará una demostración y un taller acerca de la elaboración de máscaras. Felipe ofrecerá una variedad de pequeñas máscaras de madera talladas a mano, con formas de aves, jaguares, diablos y rostros humanos, cada una como un lienzo en miniatura listo para ser transformado con color. El taller, diseñado para un máximo
- [Artisan Workshop: Mask-Making](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/artisan-workshop-mask-making/) - Maestro Felipe will give a demonstration and workshop on mask making. Felipe will offer a variety of small, hand-carved wooden masks—featuring birds, jaguars, devils, and human faces—each one a miniature canvas ready to be transformed with color. The workshop, designed for up to 40 participants and lasting 1–2 hours, begins with a brief talk by
- [Bertha Vega Cruz](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/bertha-vega-cruz-2/) - San Ignacio Arareko, Chihuahua Bertha Vega Cruz es una talentosa artesana rarámuri nacida en San Ignacio de Arareko, en el corazón de la Sierra Tarahumara, Chihuahua. Desde muy joven, Bertha aprendió de sus antepasados las técnicas de bordado y costura tradicionales, las cuales ha perfeccionado a lo largo de más de una década de dedicación
- [Bertha Vega Cruz](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/bertha-vega-cruz/) - San Ignacio Arareko, Chihuahua Bertha Vega Cruz is a talented Rarámuri artisan from San Ignacio de Arareko, deep in the Sierra Tarahumara of Chihuahua, Mexico. From an early age, Bertha learned traditional embroidery and sewing techniques passed down through generations, skills she has refined over more than a decade dedicated to regional craftsmanship. Her love
- [María Eréndira Velázquez González](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/maria-erendira-velazquez-gonzalez-2/) - San Pablo Etla, Oaxaca Asistente: Agustin Armando Corona Arenas María Eréndira Velázquez González crea piezas textiles únicas bajo su marca Cuicari, especializándose en aretes y collares elaborados completamente a mano con hilo. Sus diseños se inspiran en símbolos sagrados como el Ojo de Dios y la figura de ocho puntas, combinando tradición, espiritualidad y estética
- [María Eréndira Velázquez González](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/maria-erendira-velazquez-gonzalez/) - San Pablo Etla, Oaxaca Assistant name: Agustin Armando Corona Arenas María Eréndira Velázquez González designs unique textile pieces through her brand Cuicari, specializing in fully handcrafted earrings and necklaces made with thread. Her work draws inspiration from sacred symbols like the Eye of God and the eight-pointed star, blending tradition, spirituality, and modern style. Her
- [Keyre Janet Macias](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/keyre-janet-macias/) - Tequila, Jalisco Assistant name: Carlos Felipe Aguirre Leal Her name is Janet Macías, and her husband is Carlos Aguirre. Carlos began working with obsidian after his father, Salvador Aguirre, discovered a deposit of the stone on a piece of land. People came to his house offering to buy large quantities at very low prices, which
- [Rigoberto Mateos Campechano](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/rigoberto-mateos-campechano-2/) - Tonalá, Jalisco Su nombre es Rigoberto Mateos Campechano. Aprendió la técnica del barro negro esgrafiado desde pequeño, cuando jugaba con sus hermanas con el barro y realizaban algunas tareas en el taller familiar. Actualmente, trabaja este arte junto con su madre y su hermana. Su familia siempre se ha dedicado a la creación de arte
- [Rigoberto Mateos Campechano](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/rigoberto-mateos-campechano/) - Tonalá, Jalisco He learned the technique of sgraffito black clay from a young age, playing with clay alongside his sisters and helping out with small tasks in the family workshop. Today, he works alongside his mother and sister, continuing this artistic tradition. His family has long been dedicated to creating art through clay. His grandparents
- [María del Carmen Cruz Jose](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/maria-del-carmen-cruz-jose-2/) - Tenango de Doria, Hidalgo Asistente: Francisco Santiago Antonio La historia de su oficio está profundamente ligada al trabajo en familia. Le gusta mucho lo que hace y lo realiza con amor—es una artesanía 100% original. Ha practicado este arte desde los seis años de edad. Lo aprendió de su abuela y de su madre, y
- [María del Carmen Cruz Jose](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/maria-del-carmen-cruz-jose/) - Tenango de Doria, Hidalgo Assistant name: Francisco Santiago Antonio The story of her craft is rooted in family tradition. She truly enjoys her work and does it with love, it is 100% original folk art. She has been practicing it since she was six years old. She learned it from her grandmother and mother, and
- [Isaac Armando Martínez Lazo](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/isaac-armando-martinez-lazo/) - Oaxaca, Oaxaca Asistente: Francisco Martinez Ruiz Isaac Martínez es un artesano textil de lana originario de Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca. Él y su familia elaboran tapetes de lana utilizando tintes 100% naturales. Aprendió a tejer de su padre cuando tenía 9 años, y poco a poco fue perfeccionando su técnica. A los 15 años, obtuvo
- [Isaac Armando Martinez Lazo](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/isaac-martinez-lazo/) - Oaxaca, Oaxaca Assistant name: Francisco Martinez Ruiz Isaac Armando is a wool textile artisan from Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca. He and his family create wool rugs using 100% natural dyes. He learned to weave from his father at the age of 9, and over time, he refined his technique. At 15, he won first place in
- [Esmeralda Cruz Sosa](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/esmeralda-cruz-sosa-2/) - Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca Nombre del asistente: Luis Valentin Rodriguez Garcia Esmeralda aprendió de sus padres este arte desde los 14 años y ya cuenta con seis años de experiencia. El taller familiar lleva por nombre “Nuestras Raíces” porque representan la tercera generación en continuar con este bonito legado. Este arte comenzó con su abuelo,
- [Danza Azteca Unión y Conquista](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/danza-azteca-union-y-conquista/)
- [Las Cafeteras](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/las-cafeteras-2/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-UojvxllV4 Presentación Sábado 7 de Junio a las 4:00 pm | Fountain Stage en Regents Square ¡Fiesta Latina 2025 se enorgullece en presentar a Las Cafeteras! Originarios del corazón del Este de Los Ángeles, Las Cafeteras han cautivado a públicos de todo el mundo con su vibrante fusión de ritmos afromexicanos, beats electrónicos y narrativas
- [Las Cafeteras](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/las-cafeteras/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-UojvxllV4 Performing Saturday, June 7th at 4:00 pm | Fountain Stage at Regents Square Fiesta Latina 2025 proudly presents Las Cafeteras! Hailing from the heart of East Los Angeles, Las Cafeteras have captivated audiences worldwide with their vibrant fusion of Afro-Mexican rhythms, electronic beats, and compelling narratives that reflect their community's stories and struggles. ​
- [Juventino Melchor Angeles](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/juventino-melchor-angeles-2/) - San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca Asistente: Eugenia Aurelia Roque Luis Juventino Melchor Angeles es un talentoso artesano de San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca, reconocido por sus alebrijes únicos y expresivos tallados en madera. Su obra combina tradición, creatividad y simbolismo, representando animales nahuales, músicos, catrinas, y criaturas míticas como jaguares, pulpos, coyotes y colibríes, todos finamente detallados
- [Juventino Melchor Angeles](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/juventino-melchor-angeles/) - San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca Assistant name: Eugenia Aurelia Roque Luis Juventino Melchor Angeles is a talented artisan from San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca, known for his unique and expressive wooden alebrijes. His work blends tradition, creativity, and symbolism, depicting nahual animals, musicians, catrinas, and mythical creatures like jaguars, octopuses, coyotes, and hummingbirds, all intricately carved and
- [Mariachi Plata de WNMU](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/mariachi-plata-de-wnmu/) - Performing Thursday, June 6 at 5 pm and Saturday, June 7 at 7:00 pm | Fountain Stage at Regents Square Mariachi Plata originated in the Spring of 2014 as part of the Music Program revival under the direction of University President, Dr. Joseph Shepard. The ensemble began with only 5 students and has since grown
- [K-Paz de la Sierra](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/5794/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Mj8tL_1QsU Presentación: Sábado 7 de junio a las 9:00 p.m. |Fountain Stage en Regents Square ¡Fiesta Latina 2025 se complace en dar la bienvenida a K-Paz de la Sierra! Desde Morelia, Michoacán, llega uno de los más grandes exponentes de la música mexicana en el estilo duranguense. ¡K-Paz de la Sierra viene a deleitar y
- [K-Paz de la Sierra](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/k-paz-de-la-sierra/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Mj8tL_1QsU Performing Saturday, June 7th at 9:00 pm | Fountain Stage at Regents Square Fiesta Latina 2025 is thrilled to welcome K-Paz de la Sierra to the stage! From Morelia, Michoacán comes one of the greatest exponents of Mexican music in the Duranguense style. K-Paz de la Sierra is coming to delight and get everyone
- [Maruja Limón](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/maruja-limon/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmLBOtGZCP4&ab_channel=MarujaLim%C3%B3n Performing Thursday, June 5th at 8:00 pm | Fountain Stage at Regents Square ​Fiesta Latina 2025 proudly presents Maruja Limón!​ This vibrant all-female sextet from Barcelona is renowned for their dynamic fusion of flamenco, pop, and Latin rhythms, delivering an energetic and soulful musical experience. ​ Formed in 2014, Maruja Limón consists of Esther
- [Maruja Limón](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/maruja-limon-2/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmLBOtGZCP4&ab_channel=MarujaLim%C3%B3n Presentación Jueves 5 de Junio a las 8:00 pm | Fountain Stage en Regents Square ¡Fiesta Latina 2025 se enorgullece en presentar a Maruja Limón! Este vibrante sexteto femenino de Barcelona es reconocido por su fusión dinámica de flamenco, pop y ritmos latinos, ofreciendo una experiencia musical enérgica y llena de alma. Formado en
- [Los Texmaniacs](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/los-texmaniacs-2/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIk8RtsOgpw&ab_channel=SmithsonianFolkways Presentación Sábado 7 de Junio a las 4:00 pm | Fountain Stage en Regents Square ¡Fiesta Latina 2025 se enorgullece en presentar a Los Texmaniacs! Fundados en 1997 por el reconocido virtuoso del bajo sexto Max Baca, Los Texmaniacs han redefinido la música Tex-Mex al fusionar el conjunto tradicional con elementos de rock, blues
- [Los Texmaniacs](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/los-texmaniacs/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIk8RtsOgpw&ab_channel=SmithsonianFolkways Performing Saturday, June 7th at 7:00 pm | Fountain Stage at Regents Square ​Fiesta Latina 2025 proudly presents Los Texmaniacs!​ Founded in 1997 by the renowned bajo sexto virtuoso Max Baca, Los Texmaniacs have redefined Tex-Mex music by blending traditional conjunto with elements of rock, blues, and R&B. This innovative fusion earned them the
- [Charros – Traditional Mexican Trick-Roping](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/charros-mexicana-folklore/) - Fiesta Latina 2025 proudly presents Charros! Charros are iconic figures of Mexican heritage. With roots dating back to colonial times, charrería (the national sport of Mexico) combines horsemanship, roping, and cultural pageantry in a breathtaking display of precision and pride. Dressed in elegant embroidered suits and wide-brimmed sombreros (hats), our featured charros will dazzle the
- [Mariachi Estrella de México](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/mariachi-estrella-de-mexico/) - Performing Friday, June 6th at 8:00 pm | Fountain Stage at Regents Square EL MARIACHI ESTRELLA DE MEXICO, was founded in June 2008, in the city of Guadalajara Jalisco Mexico, The Founders were the Alfaro Brothers. (Ricardo, Martin, Manuel). This Project was born Thanks to the passion of mariachi music and the patriotic need to
- [Charros – Folclore Mexicano](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/charros-folclore-mexicano/) - ¡Fiesta Latina 2025 se enorgullece en presentar a los Charros! Los charros son figuras icónicas del patrimonio cultural mexicano. Con raíces que se remontan a la época colonial, la charrería—declarada deporte nacional de México—combina la equitación, el floreo de soga y una riqueza cultural que se expresa en una impactante muestra de precisión, destreza y
- [Martha Patricia García Aguilar](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/martha-patricia-garcia-aguilar-2/) - Los Reyes Acaquilpan, Estado de México Asistente: Roberto Domingo Mejia Muñoz Martha Patricia García Aguilar, junto con su esposo Roberto Domingo Mejia Muñoz, han conservado la técnica tradicional del arte en popotillo. Esta técnica ancestral utiliza popotillo teñido con tintes vegetales, pegado cuidadosamente con cera de abeja y resina de árbol para formar paisajes coloridos
- [Martha Patricia García Aguilar](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/martha-patricia-garcia-aguilar/) - Los Reyes Acaquilpan, Estado de México Assistant: Roberto Domingo Mejia Muñoz Martha Patricia García Aguilar, alongside her husband Roberto Domingo Mejía Muñoz, has preserved the traditional technique of popotillo art. This ancestral craft involves using dyed broom straw adhered with natural bee wax and tree resin to create intricate, vibrant landscapes and symbolic designs. Passed
- [Gaston Aguilar Rendon](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/gaston-aguilar-rendon-2/) - Temixco, Morelos Asistente: Ruben Flores Apaez Gaston Aguilar Rendon, originario de Temixco, Morelos, trabaja con técnicas tradicionales de arte plumario para crear piezas decorativas y utilitarias. Su producción incluye marca libros, aretes, collares y cuadros, todos elaborados con plumas naturales. Los diseños representan comúnmente aves e insectos, con atención al detalle anatómico y una cuidadosa
- [Gaston Aguilar Rendon](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/gaston-aguilar-rendon/) - Temixco, Morelos Assistant name: Ruben Flores Apaez Gaston Aguilar Rendon, from Temixco, Morelos, works with traditional feather art techniques to produce decorative and wearable pieces. His work includes bookmarks, earrings, necklaces, and framed compositions, all made using natural feathers. The designs often depict birds and insects, with attention to anatomical detail and careful arrangement of
- [Colores de Copal](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/gemma-yazmin-fuentes-perez-2/) - Oaxaca, Oaxaca Colores de Copal es un colectivo fundado en 1965. Elabora piezas únicas a mano utilizando madera de copal, la cual es tallada minuciosamente y pintada a mano con símbolos zapotecas y diseños florales. Su trabajo incluye figuras coleccionables, utensilios de cocina como cucharas, tortilleros, aros para servilletas, tablas para cortar y molinillos, así
- [Colores de Copal](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/gemma-yazmin-fuentes-perez/) - Oaxaca, Oaxaca Colores de copal is a collective founded in 1965. Colores de Copal creates unique handcrafted pieces using copal wood, intricately carved and hand-painted with Zapotec symbols and floral designs. Their work includes collectible figures, kitchen utensils such as spoons, tortilla holders, napkin rings, cutting boards, and molinillos, as well as artisanal accessories like
- [Juan Carlos Conde Copalcua](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/juan-carlos-conde-copalcua/) - Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala Assistant name: Karla Melissa Marrillo Cuahutle Juan Carlos Conde Copalcua from Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala, works with fine wool to create traditional gabanes and sarapes dyed with natural pigments. Using ancestral techniques and dyes such as pericón (a dye that produces a range of colors, from light, buttery yellow to deep, brownish gold. It has
- [Juan Carlos Conde Copalcua](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/juan-carlos-conde-copalcua-2/) - Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala Asistente: Karla Melissa Marrillo Cuahutle Juan Carlos Conde Copalcua, originario de Tlaxcala, México, trabaja con lana fina para elaborar gabanes y sarapes tradicionales teñidos con pigmentos naturales. Utilizando técnicas ancestrales y tintes como el pericón, palo de Brasil, cáscara de nuez, añil y grana cochinilla, crea piezas que destacan tanto por sus colores
- [Olegario Pascual Hernández Mendoza](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/olegario-pascual/) - Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca Olegario Pascual uses gourds, or mates burilados, to tell both communal and personal stories. These beautiful, engraved gourds can be representational or whimsical, with scenes depicting everyday life or bright floral, geometric, and random patterns. These gourds are handpicked then sanded smooth and left in their natural state, or painted with pigments.
- [Pascuala Vásquez Perez](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/pascuala-vasquez-perez/) - Zinacantán, Chiapas Pascuala represents a 15-women collective of weavers known as SNEIL, located in the tiny village of Zinacantán in the state of Chiapas, who create beautiful textiles using the traditional method of backstrap weaving. This is a warp-faced style of weaving that uses a "strap" wrapped around the waist to create the tension used
- [Juan Miguel Morales Gámez](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/juan-miguel-morales-gamez/) - Tzintzuntzan, Michoacán Juan Miguel Morales Gámez from Tzintzuntzan, Michoacán, creates ceramic pieces characterized by fine linework and hand-drawn black-and-white illustrations. His work includes wall planters, small plates, oval platters, and ceramic murals. Each piece is decorated with detailed and expressive designs, often portraying women, nature, and symbolic figures.
- [Juan García Mendoza](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/juan-garcia-mendoza-2/) - Oaxaca, Oaxaca Juan García Mendoza coordina un taller familiar dedicado a la cestería con palma. En su producción colaboran también diez mujeres artesanas de su comunidad, en su mayoría madres solteras, quienes participan en el tejido y acabado de diversos productos. El taller elabora bolsas con asas de piel, cajas, lámparas y objetos utilitarios y
- [Juan García Mendoza](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/juan-garcia-mendoza/) - Oaxaca, Oaxaca Juan García Mendoza leads a family-based workshop focused on palm weaving. He works alongside ten women artisans from his community who contribute to the making and finishing of various pieces. The workshop produces palm bags with leather handles, boxes, lamps, and other utilitarian and decorative objects, employing traditional techniques such as the Mixtec
- [Damián Bañuelos Carrillo](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/damian-banuelos-carrillo-2/) - Tepic, Nayarit Damián Bañuelos Carrillo, originario de Tepic, Nayarit, realiza piezas detalladas con chaquira inspiradas en la tradición wixárika (huichol). Su trabajo incluye aretes, collares, esferas decorativas, cráneos intervenidos y obras únicas que combinan chaquira con plumas naturales. Cada pieza muestra patrones geométricos vibrantes e imágenes simbólicas.
- [Damián Bañuelos Carrillo](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/damian-banuelos-carrillo/) - Tepic, Nayarit Damián Bañuelos Carrillo creates intricate beaded pieces inspired by Wixárika (Huichol) tradition. His work includes earrings, necklaces, ornaments, and decorative skulls, as well as unique artwork combining beads and natural feathers. Each item features vibrant geometric patterns and symbolic imagery.
- [Juan Miguel Morales Gámez](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/juan-miguel-morales-gamez-2/) - Tzintzuntzan, Michoacán Juan Miguel Morales Gámez, originario de Tzintzuntzan, Michoacán, elabora piezas de cerámica decoradas con ilustraciones en blanco y negro hechas a mano con gran detalle. Su trabajo incluye macetas para pared, platos pequeños, platones ovalados y murales cerámicos. Cada pieza presenta diseños expresivos que retratan figuras femeninas, elementos naturales y motivos simbólicos.
- [Joel Godinez Cortes](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/joel-godinez-cortes/) - Tonalá, Jalisco Welcome to Ken Edwards Workshop, where the vibrant spirit of Mexican artisanry comes to life through exquisite craftsmanship and timeless tradition. At our workshop, we specialize in creating an array of utilitarian and decorative art pieces that showcase the rich cultural heritage and artistic diversity of Mexico. From intricately designed dinner plates
- [Juan Manuel Ramírez Olvera](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/juan-manuel-ramirez-olvera/) - Santa Clara del cobre, Michoacán The art of working with copper predates Spanish colonization. When the Spanish arrived at Lake Pátzcuaro, they found a community where the native people were involved in creating beautiful and useful objects out of hammered copper, communities such as Santa Clara de Cobre, Michoacán, where Juan Manuel continues this tradition
- [Santa Clara del cobre, Michoacán](https://fiestalatina.org/es/speaker/santa-clara-del-cobre-michoacan/) - Santa Clara del cobre, Michoacán The art of working with copper predates Spanish colonization. When the Spanish arrived at Lake Pátzcuaro, they found a community where the native people were involved in creating beautiful and useful objects out of hammered copper, communities such as Santa Clara de Cobre, Michoacán, where Juan Manuel continues this tradition
- [Kaltonaka Dance Group (Chichimeca Mexica Azteca)](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/kaltonaka-dance-group-2/) - Performing Saturday, June 8th at 12:30 pm | Fountain Stage at Regents Square Dances connect us to our ancestors, community, and traditions while honoring gifts from our Creator. They ensure that life continues and connections to the past and future are reinforced. Kyan Asdebi Odi:wokkwinne, in translation we are the Water Strider Dance Group from
- [Taller Familiar Guadalupe](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/taller-familiar-guadalupe-woodworking/) - Pátzcuaro, Michoacán Taller Familiar Guadalupe is a workshop that rescues traditional designs in kitchen utensils as well as household items, nationally recognized for our work in various artisanal competitions, major awards in folk art, and state and local competitions, with a variety of designs that involve the rescue of antique pieces. Artisan Demonstration Saturday, June
- [Erandine Laure de Saint Phalle Navarro](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/eraldine-laure-de-saint-phalle-navarro/) - Uruapan, Michoacán The art of gourd carving has been practiced in Peru for more than 4,000 years, with artisans using gourds, or mates burilados, to tell both communal and personal stories. These beautiful painted gourds and plates can be representational or whimsical, with scenes depicting everyday life or bright floral patterns. These guaje maqueado (painted
- [Regina Huitsilin Ramírez Castañeda](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/regina-huitsilin-ramirez-castaneda/) - Xoxocotla, Morelos Cartoneria is a traditional papier mâché process, sometimes called carton piedra (rock cardboard). This process was introduced into Mexico around the 17th century as a way to make religious objects for churches and was then refined in Central Mexico. While today the process is still used in the making of religious items, it
- [Josefina Equihua Juárez](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/josefina-equihua-juarez/) - Aranza Municipio de Paracho, Michoacán Josefina is from Aranza Municipio de Paracho, Michoacán, and creates beautiful textiles using the traditional method of backstrap weaving using cotton. This warp-faced style of weaving uses a “backstrap” wrapped around the waist of the seated weaver to create the tension used to weave. This intricate style of weaving dates to pre-Spanish times and has changed very
- [Artisan Demonstration make and take Jorge Cristales – Alebrijes](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/artisan-demonstration-make-and-take-jorge-cristales-alebrijes/) - Sunday, June 9th at 11:00 am | Demo Tent at The Pool Patio Oaxacan wood carvings or Alebrijes are created using copal wood, like jade trees. This wood can be sanded down to a fine porcelain finish. This smoothness creates a surface perfect for painting the intricate designs on the surface of Alebrijes. The tradition
- [Grupo Bella](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/grupo-bella/) - Performing Sunday, June 9th at 1:00 pm Fountain Stage at Regents Square Grupo Bella elegantly expands the styles of traditional Mexican Folk. With an ever-evolving sound, the quintets interpretations of Mexican Folk are supported by expert musicianship and sheer passion. While their instrumentation is familiarly Mariachi, what emerges is an enticing fusion of Mexican Pop, Boleros, Huasteco
- [Transcending Borders Film & Discussion – La Laguna](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/transcending-borders-film-discussion-la-laguna/) - Saturday, June 8th at 6:00 pm | LHA The Transcending Borders Film & Discussion Series aims to bring a diverse audience together to deepen their understanding and appreciation of the historical, economic, social and cultural significance of various forms of traditional Mexican and indigenous art. Set within the rainforests of southern Mexico, La Laguna tells
- [Marta Turok/ Popular Art Design in Mexico: “Esto Somos” (“This is Us”)](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/marta-turok-popular-art-design-in-mexico-esto-somos-this-is-us/) - Documentary film and discussion with Marta Turok Saturday, June 8th at 3:15 pm and Sunday, June 9th at 11:30 am | Light Hall Theater “Esto Somos” (“This is Us”), a series of documentaries about popular art design in Mexico, followed by a Q&A with esteemed anthropologist Marta Turok. Produced by the Mexican production company La
- [Carlos y Sonia Gutiérrez](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/carlos-y-sonia-gutierrez/) - México City Carlos and Sonia work with copper wire in stones and rings, and the stones are natural, such as jade, obsidian, or other gemstones. Carlos and Sonia, a talented artisan couple from Mexico, specialize in creating exquisite jewelry using copper wire and natural stones. Their craftsmanship shines through in their unique pieces, which
- [David Avila](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/david-avila/) - Toluca, México Representing Casa de las canastas Individual table mats, coasters, multi-purpose palm boxes, palm bread baskets, fruit bowls, jewelry box, and hot plate holders.
- [Petra Gutiérrez Gómez](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/petra-gutierrez-gomez/) - Tlaquepaque, Jalisco Cold-painted polychrome clay hearts Raku technique clay pieces (lead-glazed Japanese earthenware, typically irregular in shape) Pressed cardboard frame with a clay heart Nativity scene with a pressed cardboard frame and oil-painted Cold-painted polychrome clay nativity scene 16-piece cold-painted polychrome clay nativity scene, measuring 12-piece cold-painted polychrome clay mariachi sets, measuring High-relief vases: cold-painted polychrome technique
- [Omar de la Loma Hernandez](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/omar-de-la-loma-hernandez/) - Pahuatlán, Puebla Omar and his wife Frida Gladiola Victoriano Garcia produce amate paper made from nettle and mulberry trees. Their hand embroidery art also consists of table runners, tablecloths, cushion covers, and interior decoration for residential and commercial spaces. In addition to their art, they will bring hand-sewn rag dolls in vibrant fabrics and ribbons
- [Pedro Netzahualcoyotl Nava](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/pedro-netzahualcoyotl-nava/) - Contla de Juan Cuamatzi, Tlaxcala Serapes are a highly prized prestige item of clothing in Mexican society because of their fine weave, striking colors, and harmony of design. Saltillo serapes are documented to have originated with the Aztecs in the 1500s and were woven from colorful fibers dyed using insects and fruits. They were thought
- [Feliciano Mendez](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/feliciano-mendez/) - Chiapas Feliciano and his family, from Chiapas, México, make embroidered blouses (the most common traditional garment worn by indigenous women in México), huipiles, pillowcases, handmade carpets, and their specialty pompones (pompoms).
- [Leopoldo Aguilar Rodriguez](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/leopoldo-aguilar-rodriguez/) - Charapan, Michoacán Leopoldo Aguilar Rodriguez from Charapan, Michoacán carves wooden masks used in the traditional Danza de los Viejitos (Dance of the Little Old Men). These intricate faces are carved from wood and sometimes cornstalk paste with hats and beautiful ribbons worn by Danzantes (dancers). Typically, there are four men representing earth. air, fire,
- [Ivan Martinez Lopez](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/ivan-martinez-lopez/) - Casas Grandes, Chihuahua Mata Ortiz pottery is a recreation of the Mogollon pottery found in and around the archeological site of Casas Grandes (Paquimé) in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. Named after the modern town of Mata Ortiz, which is near the archeological site, the town's potters like Ivan utilize this ancient inspiration and technique in their modern
- [Guadalupe Hermosillo Escobar](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/guadalupe-hermosillo-escobar/) - San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas Guadalupe is from San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, México and preserves a fading folk art tradition by continuing a unique form of religious art, rooftop wrought-iron crosses, Calacas, and trees of life. This work displays a wide mix of both Christian and indigenous symbols, using techniques introduced by
- [Roberto and José Salazar](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/roberto-abraham-ruiz-salazar/) - Nezahualcóyotl, México Brothers Roberto and José Salazar are from the state of México. They hand carve miniature sculptures from cow bone directly, without prior sketching or drawing.
- [Oscar Morales](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/oscar-morales/) - Rosarito, Baja California Popotillo is the art of creating beautiful paintings with brightly hand-dyed straw grass, usually sacaton. The origin of straw painting extends back to the time of the Aztecs. Brought to Mexico by Spanish colonists, straw appliqué became popular by the early 19th century. This intricate art consists of gluing tiny pieces of
- [Oliverio Gomez Perez](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/oliviero-gomez-perez/) - San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas Oliverio creates wearable embroidered textiles with cotton and linen, using traditional techniques from his home city of San Cristóbal de las Casas, in Chiapas, and incorporates modern embroidery skills. These hand-embroidered pieces are not only wearable works of art, many are also functional pieces, such as napkins, tablecloths, cup
- [Moisés Martínez Velasco](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/moises-martinez-velasco/) - San Pedro Cajonos, Oaxaca Moisés Martínez Velasco creates silk textiles using the traditional method of backstrap weaving. This is a warp-faced style of weaving that uses a "backstrap" wrapped around the waist of the seated weaver to create the tension used to weave. This intricate style of weaving dates to pre-Spanish times and has changed
- [Maribel Pérez Velasco](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/maribel-perez-velasco/) - San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca Barro negro pottery (black clay) is a style of pottery from Oaxaca, Mexico. This form of pottery can trace it's origins back about 2,500 years. Distinguished by its color, sheen, and unique designs, this distinct pottery form is produced at the Instituto para el Formento y la Protección de las Artesanias
- [Lilian Aguilar Vigueras](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/lilian-aguilar-vigueras/) - CDMX, México State Lilian Aguilar Vigueras creates arts and crafts ranging from pin cushions made of walnut shells to purses using leather and embroidery. She makes mirrors framed in hand-tooled leather, fabric keychains, earrings, accessories, chess sets, traditional Mexican games, handmade coin purses, unique puppets made from fabric, leather, and accessories, fabric dolls and animals
- [Julio Laja Chichicaxtle](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/julio-laja-chichicaxtle/) - San Pablito, Puebla Julio Laja Chichicaxtle and his family of 10 work in the papel amate (Otomi bark paper) and Tenangos (embroidery) traditions in San Pablito Pahuatlan, Puebla. With his family, he helps keep the indigenous art of making amate paper from the Popova tree. When cooked, these fibers take on the natural shades of
- [Jorge Cristales Vasquez](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/jorge-cristales-vasquez/) - San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca Jorge Cristales Vasquez from San Martin Tilcajete Oaxaca Mexico continues the Oaxacan art of Alebrijes, wood carvings created using copal wood. This wood can be sanded down to a fine porcelain finish. This smoothness creates a surface perfect for painting the intricate designs on the surface of Alebrijes. The tradition of these
- [Job Hermelando Rodriguez Valencia  / Jose Eloy Rodriguez Valencia](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/job-hermelando-rodriguez-valencia-jose-eloy-rodriguez-valencia/) - Puebla Decorated personal items, such as buckles, keychains, and spurs in steel, copper, brass, silver, and gold.
- [Jacobo Mendoza](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/jacobo-mendoza/) - Teotitlán Del Valle, Oaxaca Jacob is a 25-year-old weaver from Teotitlan Del Valle, Oaxaca, who works with hand-dyed wools to construct works of art. Jacob creates wool rugs, both for the floor and as decorative pieces for the wall, fine wool shawls, and other objects all of wool and dyed with natural dyes made from
- [Gualberto Campos Pérez](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/gualberto-campos-perez/) - Rayón, San Luis Potosí Wooden handicrafts, kitchen utensils such as spoons, spatulas, and grinders, popular toys like spinning tops, cup-and-ball games, yoyos, and wooden cars, as well as decorative pieces and jewelry.
- [Francisca Palafox Herran](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/francisca-palafox-herran/) - San Mateo del Mar, Oaxaca Francisca is from San Mateo del Mar, Oaxaca, and creates beautiful textiles using the traditional method of backstrap weaving using cotton. This warp-faced style of weaving uses a “backstrap” wrapped around the waist of the weaver to create the tension used to weave. This intricate style of weaving dates to Pre-Spanish times and has changed very little since. Producing huipiles,
- [Fernando Jimon Melchor](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/fernando-jimon-melchor/) - Tonalá, Jalisco Fernando Jimon Melchor, from Tonala, Jalisco creates functional and fantastical stoneware pottery in many different forms, including vases, pots, platters, jugs, trays, and animal figures such as dogs, cats, and doves.
- [EmmaCamila Artisans](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/lourdes-belen-gonzalez-jimenez/) - Chiapas Emma Camila is a fusion of the names Emmanuel and Camila, our children. We created EmmaCamila in 2015 when Cami was 2 years old, and Emmanuel had not been born yet. However, it was always in our minds that when he was born, he would be called that so that he would be present,
- [Eleazar Morales Ramirez](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/eleazar-morales-ramirez/) - Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca Oaxacan wood carvings, alebrijes, are created using copal wood. Copal wood can be sanded down to a fine porcelain finish, and this smoothness creates a surface perfect for painting intricate designs on the surface of alebrijes. The tradition of these whimsical carvings that depict animals, people, objects, and imaginary creatures painted
- [Claudia Martínez Vargas](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/claudia-martinez-vargas/) - Santo Tomás Jalieza, Oaxaca From Santo Tomas Jalieza, Oaxaca, Claudia Martinez Vargas creates items such as nichos, a folk art popular throughout Central and South America, often devotional but sometimes merely quirky. Claudia also produces ex-votos, which are votive offerings to a saint or deity, given in fulfillment of a vow (Ex-voto is short for
- [Alejandro de Jesus Vera Guzman](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/alejandro-de-jesus-vera-guzman/) - Stgo. Juxtlahuaca, Oaxaca Alejandro Vera from the state of Oaxaca, México, creates masks from Ahuehuete wood (Montezuma cypress) a traditional material used in Oaxaca. The masks commonly depict Europeans, Afro-Mexicans, old men and women, animals, and the fantastic or the supernatural, especially demons or the devil. Angels and saints are also a common theme in
- [Agustin Cruz Tinoco](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/agustin-cruz-tinoco/) - Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca From the state of Oaxaca, Agustin Tinoco continues the Oaxacan art of alebrijes, wood carvings created using copal wood. Copal wood can be sanded down to a fine porcelain finish, and this smoothness creates a surface perfect for painting intricate designs on the surface. These works are intricately painted and range from figural
- [Adelina Pedro Martínez](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/adelina-pedro-martinez/) - San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca Adelina Pedro Martinez is from San Bartolo Coyotepec, state of Oaxaca Mx. She hand builds figuras de barro negro (black clay figures). Barro negro pottery is a style of pottery from Oaxaca, distinguished by its color sheen and unique designs. It is one of several pottery traditions that hail from the
- [Los Chamacos](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/los-chamacos/) - Performing Saturday, June 8th at 7:00 pm Fountain Stage at Regents Square Doors will open 6:30 PM Tickets in advance $40 At the door $45 Opening band for Kumbia Kings. From Alice, TX. Loyalty Over Legacy America’s Number One Conjunto ShowBand For Over 30 Years Get your tickets here!
- [Son Rompe Pera](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/son-rompe-pera/) - Thursday, June 6 - 8:00 PM | Fountain Stage at Regents Square Born & raised in the deep outskirts of Mexico City, the Gama brothers are keeping alive the legacy of marimba music running through their family with their latest project, Son Rompe Pera. While firmly rooted in the tradition of this historic instrument, their fresh
- [Conjunto Mapeye](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/grupo-mapeye/) - Performing Saturday, June 8th at 4:30 pm Fountain Stage at Regents Square Conjunto Mapeye, directly from Puerto Rico. One of leading exponents of Puerto Rican folk music, Conjunto Mapeyé was founded in 1978 by José Antonio Rivera Colón, also known as Tony Mapeyé. Conjunto Mapeyé has faithfully maintained the traditions of Jíbaro folk music, (music
- [Folklorico Encanto and Alfaro](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/folklorico-encanto-and-alfaro/) - Performing Sunday, June 9th at 11:30 am | Fountain Stage at Regents Square A vibrant performance that celebrates traditional Mexican culture.
- [Kumbia Kings](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/kumbia-kings/) - Performing Saturday, June 8th at 9:00 pm Fountain Stage at Regents Square Doors will open 7:00 PM Tickets in advance $40 At the door $45 Get your tickets here! The Kumbia Kings are a Mexican-American cumbia group from Corpus Christi, Texas. Their music encompasses the styles of cumbia, hip hop, and R&B.
- [fas](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/fas/)
- [Ignacio Punzo Angel](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/ignacio-punzo-angel/) - Exclusive copper and silver pieces of regular and miniature sizes, featuring unique designs, are now available for sale. These pieces are meticulously crafted by hand, using the traditional hammering method of the region. They serve as decorative items, including a variety of jars, centerpieces, plates, casseroles, vases, and gourds. Additionally, there are personal and everyday
- [Patricia Castillo](https://fiestalatina.org/speaker/patricia-castillo/) - Handmade ceramic sculptures, painted with acrylics. Candleholders, Trees of Life, Angels, Ceramic skulls with butterflies, hearts, incense holders, catrinas, clay earrings & clay pendants.

## Schedule

- [2025 – Day 1](https://fiestalatina.org/schedule/2025-day-1/)
- [2025 – Day 3](https://fiestalatina.org/schedule/2025-day-3/)
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