Tagged: Mexican

15 Nov

Tacoma celebrates Dia de los Muertos

by Liliana Caracoza · November 15, 2012 · 0 Comments

Skull candies and “La Catrina” are the two most well-known symbols of the celebration. The butterflies and the bright colors placed on the skull make it more attractive and symbolic. It shows that the skull represents not just death but it also reflects a living and happy tone. (Photo by Liliana Caracoza)

For over ten years now, the Tacoma Art Museum has been embracing the long-lasting Mexican tradition of Dia de los Muertos. With the increasing Hispanic population the holiday is becoming more and more popular in the Puget Sound region.

Filed under: Aid and Development, Globalist Youth, Religion

Tags: holidays, Mexican, Mexico, Tacoma

05 Sep

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Portland offers global flair in cheap weekend getaway

by Simona Trakiyska · September 5, 2012 · 2 Comments

For those bitten by an international travel bug but stuck with a modest budget, a weekend trip to Portland could be the cure. Some may call it a city with a laid-back pace, but in reality Portland pushes its guests to be open to new adventures from savory Thai dishes to the Japanese Gardens. The [...]

Filed under: Arts & Culture, Featured, Food, Travel

Tags: Centralia, food, Mexican, Peruvian, Portland, road trip, Rose Park, Seattle, Thai, travel