The cultural and culinary richness of Baja California comes to Los Pinos

▲ Since yesterday, the Smoke Kitchens have filled the air with the aromas of the sea and land. Activities continue today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Photo: Gerardo Luna/Federal Ministry of Culture

From the Editorial Staff

La Jornada Newspaper, Sunday, August 3, 2025, p. 5

This weekend, the Los Pinos Cultural Complex welcomes a remarkable showcase of Baja California's cultural and culinary riches.

The Baja California en Los Pinos initiative, organized by the federal Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the state government, offers music, dance, literature, theater, crafts, and culinary traditions that reflect the unique identity of this border state.

Since yesterday, Smoke Kitchens have filled the air with aromas of the sea and land, inviting guests to enjoy dishes such as fish tacos, grilled meat, rabbit in white sage, acorn-fed atole, birria, and ceviches.

Alma Delia Ábrego, the state's Secretary of Culture, extended a special invitation: "It's a great opportunity for you to try rabbit made with white sage, and to enjoy a cup of coffee or acorn atole. Our land awaits you with open arms ."

She also shared her pride in bringing these cultural expressions to such a representative space. "I feel deeply proud to present these exhibits and to have you with us ," she stated.

Visitors were able to appreciate the photographic exhibition Jaspuypaim: Los Jamás Bautizados , by Roberto Córdova-Leyva, which portrays the history, life and resistance of the indigenous peoples of Baja California, communities that have inhabited the region for more than 4,000 years and maintain their identity alive.

In Jacarandas Plaza, artisans showcased their creations: textiles, wooden objects, and regional agricultural products. There, Lizeth Marcela captivated the audience with oral retellings of Baja California legends, especially aimed at children.

In dance, Alejandro Cervantes presented the piece "Manuel ," while Jesús Bautista conveyed the energy of rock and pop with his concert "Me Veas Arriba ." Minerva Velasco offered the dramatized reading "Frida Kahlo. Viva la Vida ," which honors the life and work of the Mexican artist.

The Nortestación literary collective set up a booth where they gave away copies of books from independent publishers and local authors, in addition to organizing activities to promote reading and cultural dialogue.

The program will continue today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and conclude with a presentation by the National School of Folkloric Dance Company, which will perform calabaceado, a northern livestock tradition declared Cultural Heritage of Baja California in 2022. All activities are free.

The Los Pinos Cultural Complex is located at Molino del Rey 252, in the first section of Chapultepec Park, in the Miguel Hidalgo borough.

From the Editorial Staff

La Jornada Newspaper, Sunday, August 3, 2025, p. 5

The University of Chile, as a guest of the seventh edition of the University Students' Book Fair (Filuni), will participate with a delegation of more than 100 participants, including three National Literature Prize winners from that country, writers, artists, and academics. The institution will hold 60 activities, including book presentations, performances, and film screenings.

On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., the stage recital La poblacion by Víctor Jara will take place, presented by the Chilean National Theater.

Chile's participation will include the screening of documentaries produced by the South American university and a film series from that nation on UNAM TV.

The book fair, which will take place from August 26 to 31 under the motto "Spanish, the language of culture and science , " will include the participation of poets recognized with the literary award from their country, Elvira Hernández, Raúl Zurita, and the Mapuche Elicura Chihuailaf, as well as the winner of the National Prize for Plastic Arts, Cecilia Vicuña.

Also representing Chile will be muralist Alejandro Mono González; director Álvaro Díaz of 31 Minutos ; writer Alejandro Zambra; and poet Daniela Catrileo of Mapuche Champurria origin.

The inaugural discussion will feature Michelle Bachelet, former president of Chile; Alicia Bárcena, head of Mexico's Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources; and Leonardo Lomelí, rector of the National Autonomous University of Mexico.

The complete program can be found at uchile.cl/filuni2025