The 16th San Miguel International Writers’ Conference, organized by a local NGO, startet on Oct 11. The conference, which will be held online in a 6-month series, is devoted to readers, writers, and everything related to books. It has become one of the most sought after, prestigious literary events in the world.
Writers’ Conference Presents Joseph Boyden and a Memoir Panel
Most of us living in Mexico are in closer contact with active indigenous communities than we were before we moved here. Celebrated Canadian writer Joseph Boyden writes about the First Nations people of Canada, with themes similar to all indigenous groups.
Welcome back to La Biblioteca!
Our doors were closed for a lot longer than we ever imagined when the Covid-19 pandemic spread around the world. As an institution, we did our part in the overall effort to stem the spread of the virus in our community, while trying to maintain some form of normality within our walls.
Paola Tinoco en Primera Plana: Cuentos breves para leer en el celular
Esta Temporada Literaria en Línea del Festival de Escritores en San Miguel arranca con dos talleres en el mes de octubre. Paola Tinoco, ofrecerá el taller de Escritura Portátil. En entrevista con el Festival nos habla del relativamente nuevo género literario conocido como el microrrelato.
Expatriates Will Have Free Access to Flu Vaccine
The Guanajuato Department of Hygiene has an estimated 35,000 free influenza vaccinations available for San Miguel de Allende residents. Jorge Vidargas, director of Sanitary Jurisdiction II, said that the vaccinations would cost between 2,000 and 3,000 pesos each in a private clinic or pharmacy.
Secretary of Tourism Invites Visitors to Continue Creating Stories in San Miguel
Guanajuato’s Secretary of Tourism, Juan José Álvarez, visited the city on Oct. 6 as part of a formal tourism reactivation event called “Guanajuato, Live Great Stories,” to deliver a metal structure he described as the state’s new tourism brand. This “is a whirlpool of colors, smells, flavors, culture, history, and tradition to the people,” he said, and represents the pride of being from Guanajuato.
Communities and the government collaborate to improve public spaces
One of the largest migrant communities in San Miguel is La Talega. Don Rutilio Hernández, representative of the community, says it was founded in the mid-1700s. There, the Holy Cross, San Isidro Labrador, and San José are venerated.
El Sindicato to Present a Theatrical Opera
The community cultural center, El Sindicato, will offer the theatrical opera "Fireflies do not Fly" as part of its 25th anniversary celebration. The performance will be free of charge and all the health protocols established by the municipal government will be observed.
Food and Culture: Nutrient-Rich Black Beans
Recipes come in many forms, but defining elements have universal implications when they resonate deeply enough. These excellent vegetarian burgers are loaded with black bean nutrients and intense flavor!
Holiday Gift Ideas for Animal Lovers!
Right about now, you are probably starting to wonder what to do about your gift list for the holidays, made more complicated by COVID-19. We have the perfect solution for you! Celebrate Christmas, New Year’s, Thanksgiving, Chanukah, and Día de Reyes with the gift of an “In Honor Of” donation to the SPA. Supporting the SPA is a great way to make the gift-giver, gift-recipient, and the SPA feel happy!