Dionicio Morales presentó su segundo libro “El Remolino”. Foto: Arturo Ortega.
Sofía Medeles– “El Remolino», segundo libro del artista de Ajijic, Dionicio “Nicho” Morales, fue presentado el pasado sábado 9 de abril, en el Centro Cultural, entre cuentacuentos, degustación de tamales, atole y ponche.
Este libro, según lo que se dijo en la presentación, es un cuento que incluye elementos étnicos y prehispánicos, arte, la vida rural de Ajijic, y sencillez sin pretensiones. Adelantaron que el texto invita a ponerse en contacto con el niño interior, recuperarlo y recordar lo que es vivir la infancia.
Los escritos de Nicho se pueden comprar en su galería La Peña de Santos Rico, ubicada en la calle Constitución #16, en el centro del Pueblo Mágico.
Dionicio Morales, es un pintor y escritor de Ajijic, con dos libros publicados, y uno de los fundadores del Centro Cultural de la delegación.
El señor Cura Carlos Enrique Medina Garibaldo preside la procesión del Domingo de Ramos en San Cristóbal Zapotitlán. Foto: María Reynozo.
Por: María del Refugio Reynozo Medina.
Las mujeres barriendo la plaza y el atrio del templo de San Cristóbal Zapotitlán anuncian la proximidad de una celebración: la misa solemne del Domingo de Ramos.
Están colocadas en la entrada del templo una fila de troncos de palma que forman un camino para llegar hasta el recinto. En el extremo, llevan una palma encajada en el centro que se levanta hacia el cielo.
Dos mujeres barren la escena, mientras en la plaza otras más recogen la basura con los primeros rayos del sol poco después de las ocho de la mañana.
Hoy, además de la celebración del Domingo de Ramos, se lleva a cabo la revocación de mandato 2022.
Alrededor de las 11:30 de la mañana, los feligreses se congregan en la calle Zaragoza de San Cristóbal, cerca del crucero. Llevan ramos de romero y manzanilla. Algunas mujeres cargan bebés en los brazos; otras en carriolas.
Un grupo de seis personas, cuatro mujeres y dos hombres, cargan palmas trenzadas de un verde claro, y dos de ellos sostienen una biblia en las manos mientras avanzan en la procesión.
Un grupo de hombres enfundados en brillantes túnicas caracterizan a los apóstoles, mientras que un joven en el papel de Jesucristo camina vestido con una túnica blanca y un manto rojo. El señor Cura Carlos Enrique Medina Garibaldo encabeza la procesión que avanza entre cánticos y el aroma del copal.
El ambiente huele a romero, albahaca y manzanilla.
Al término de la celebración la gente se congrega en la plaza y muchos se recetan unos tacos de carnitas, tacos de bistec o una rebanada de flan.
Mientras tanto, en el local a unos metros de la escuela primaria están colocadas las urnas para llevar a cabo la consulta de revocación de mandato impulsada por el presidente de México, Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
Las casillas abrieron desde las ocho y unos minutos; sin embargo, a las 8:30, aparecen solitarios una pareja de primeros votantes.
Están instaladas dos casillas; de la sección de 1668 y 1687. Cada casilla tiene un presidente, un secretario y un escrutador.
La afluencia de votantes es lenta; y de un padrón de unos tres mil votantes solo se registra la participación de 275 presentes cuya decisión mayoritaria es que el presidente en funciones permanezca.
Así transcurre el anunciado proceso de revocación; entre las campanas que llaman a misa y las urnas que llaman a votar en donde los fragantes ramos de romero superaron por decenas la participación de los ciudadanos.
Curate Carlos Enrique Medina Garibaldo presides over the Palm Sunday procession in San Cristóbal Zapotitlán. Photo: María Reynozo.
By: María del Refugio Reynozo Medina
The women sweeping the square and the atrium of the temple of San Cristobal Zapotitlán announce the proximity of a celebration: the solemn mass of Palm Sunday.
A row of palm trunks are placed at the entrance of the temple, forming a path to reach the church. At the end, they carry a palm embedded in the center that rises towards the sky.
Two women sweep the scene, while in the square others pick up the garbage with the first rays of the sun shortly after eight in the morning.
Today, in addition to the Palm Sunday celebration, the 2022 recall election is taking place.
Around 11:30 a.m., parishioners congregate on Zaragoza Street in San Cristobal, near the crossroads. They carry bouquets of rosemary and chamomile. Some women carry babies in their arms; others in strollers.
A group of six people, four women and two men, carry light green braided palms, and two of them hold a bible in their hands as they advance in the procession.
A group of men in bright robes characterize the apostles, while a young man in the role of Jesus Christ walks dressed in a white tunic and a red cloak. Cura Carlos Enrique Medina Garibaldo leads the procession that advances amidst chants and the aroma of copal.
The atmosphere smells of rosemary, basil and chamomile.
At the end of the celebration, people congregate in the plaza and many treat themselves to carnitas tacos, steak tacos or a slice of flan.
Meanwhile, in the premises a few meters from the elementary school, the ballot boxes are set up to carry out the recall referendum promoted by the President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO).
The polls opened at 8:00 a.m. and a few minutes later; however, at 8:30 a couple of the first voters appeared alone.
Two polling places are installed; from section 1668 and 1687. Each polling place has a president, a secretary and a teller.
The arrival of voters is slow; and out of a voter roll of about three thousand, only 275 voters are present and the majority decision is for the incumbent president to remain.
This is how the announced recall process goes; between the bells that call to mass and the ballot boxes that call to vote where the fragrant rosemary bouquets exceeded by dozens the participation of the citizens.
Joel Salvador – Chapala. Torres Arrayga , who will portray Jesus in the Stations of the Cross and Passion of Christ Chapala 2022, next to Father Juan Manuel. Photo: Jazmín Stengel.
Jazmín Stengel.- Joel Salvador Torres Arrayga, originally from Chapala, was always devout and, although his work took him away from the ecclesiastical groups for a few years, he returned this year, to represent Christ during the Stations of the Cross and Passion of Christ Chapala 2022.
The 25-year-old was familiar with the Church throughout his life. Coming from a Catholic family, as a child he was an acolyte or altar boy in the parish of San Francisco de Asis. Years later, in his adolescence he was part of the Seminarians in Family (SemFam) group coordinated from the same parish, and during his high school years he was a member of the Salesian Missionary Group of Chapala.
This year, due to his long and curly hair, he was invited by the ‘Bola’ and Jesús Chávez to be part of the new group that re-enacts the Stations of the Cross and Passion of Christ in the municipal capital.
Translated by Patrick O’Heffernan
The commemoration of Palm Sunday began with the traditional route from the Malecon (boardwalk) to the church of San Juan Cosalá. Photo: Alma Serrano.
Alma Serrano(San Juan Cosalá).- Catholics packed the atrium of the San Juan Bautista church in San Juan Cosalá to commemorate Palm Sunday at the beginning of Holy Week. The celebration began shortly before 8:00 a.m., when the faithful gathered on Del Cardenal Sur Street, next to where the Malecon (boardwalk) begins, to bless the palms.
Afterward, the procession began the journey to the church, emulating the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into the city of Jerusalem and his confirmation as the son of God. Palm branches, prayers, faith, and emotion were the essence of the celebration in the community.
This sacred act brought together around 400 people, who joined together to bid farewell to Lent and begin Holy Week, which lasts until Sunday, April 17, a time dedicated to remembering the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
«These are not holidays, they are holy days, we need to meet again with the one who lost his dignity and take up our lives in the best way, let’s do the best with our lives because we only have one here on earth», said during the sermon the priest Ramón Ramírez López.
Also present at the ceremony, on both sides of the altar, were representatives of the 12 apostles. During the Eucharist, more than 70 people received communion, including children, young people, adults, and senior citizens, most of whom took appropriate sanitation measures.
Translated by Nita Rudy
Alma Serrano(San Juan Cosalá).- The tradition of the Altars of Sorrows is still present in San Juan Cosalá. Last Friday, April 8, some altars dedicated to the Virgin of Sorrows, also known as «Incendios de Dolores», were placed on Iturbide Street, as a symbol of the suffering of the Virgin Mary for her son Jesus.
On April 12, a machine entered the Los Tepetates property. Photo: Gloria Reza (Facebook).
The Ibon family, owners of a property in Ajijic, reported on April 12 that ex-officials of Chapala tried to use false documents in an attempt to seize their land.
The property owners named the alleged invaders as
Sofía Medeles.- The Ibon family claims possession of the property called «Los Tepetates” because they have had the deeds since 1950 which they have kept by inheritance. This property is in La Floresta, next to the Riviera Alta subdivision.
Members of the family found out about this invasion thanks to their neighbors, with whom they have a long-standing friendship, who informed them that heavy machinery had entered their property on Tuesday, April 12. Family members visited the property, where they were threatened by Omar Pérez, Tonatiuh Cañedo and Macías Aldana.
Municipal police were called and verified the deeds, confirming that the supposed owners were incorrect and supporting the Ajijic family.
One of the co-owners stated, «There were several inconsistencies in the deeds they presented. They were looking for the land ‘Los Ahuilotes’, when ours is called «Los Tepetates.» Another inconsistency is the year of acquisition. Their deeds are from 2009 while ours have been in the family for more than two generations. We do not know either the claimants nor the people who they claim sold them the land.»
In addition, the family stated that they found out that the accused had been looking for information about the property and the owning family, offering money and land in exchange for information.
After a heated discussion and the intervention of the police, the alleged invaders gave in and removed their machine, stating that they would look for the land they owned.
«We do not believe it was a mistake, but an attempt at dispossession because of the way they handled themselves and the previous conduct of those involved. There have been similar incidents in Ajijic and San Antonio,» stated one of the complainants.
Finally, members of the Ibon family warned landowners near their property and landowners in general, to be on the alert because similar incidents have been reported. They acknowledged the support they received from Ajijic residents and friends who alerted them and provided them with the necessary information for their investigations. They also asked the authorities to be aware of these practices and methods of invasion, and dispossession of land.
Translated by Elisabeth Shields
Luis Guzmán Zamora was elected President Counselor, while Kany García Villalobos as Secretary; the protest was taken by businesswoman Gema García Arce. Photo: Courtesy.
Alma Serrano.- The first Local Council for Culture, Arts and Education of San Juan Cosalá was officially formed, convened by the El Hospitalito Cultural Center.
After two sessions held on March 23 and 31, the body was formally integrated on April 7, naming the members of the board of directors and its commissions.
Luis Guzmán Zamora, director of the Hijo de México Ballet, was appointed as Chairman of the Board, cultural manager Kany García Villalobos as Secretary and Isidro «El Chivo» Xilonzochitl as Treasurer.
Artists, artisans, graphic artists, researchers, organized art groups, cultural collectives, promoters and citizens in general of the delegation, will make up this body whose objective will be to promote the cultural development of the population, as well as to support the talents of the various artistic disciplines.
In this regard, «El Chivo» considered it important to raise awareness among the population in the cultural field in the absence of a government project.
«We have to encourage people to learn about culture, and then we have to launch a cultural project, we have to create cultural awareness,» he said.
Among the attendees, different teachers and artists from the fields of painting, music, dance, theater, sculpture, education, history and tradition, graphic arts and architecture were appointed.
Translated by Sandy Britton
On the beach at the end of Francisco Villa Street, some tarps can already be seen. Photo: Sofía Medeles.
Sofía Medeles . – This year, the residents of Francisco Villa Street have the permission of the delegation to carry out their traditional camping on the shore of the lake during Easter Week, from Thursday, April 14 to Sunday, April 17.
Acting Ajijic delegate Maximiano Macías Arceo said campers came to ask for permission, which was granted, although with some restrictions. For example, tents and tarps can be put up at the end of Francisco Villa Street and the beach of La Crucita.
In addition, the hours for listening to music will be limited. Although he did not mention an exact time, he said he does not want any problems with the neighbors who live near those beaches.
“It is not just for campers, but also any private home or business where they are exceeding the limit of both sound and hours,” Macías Arceo said. “If they do exceed the limits, public security will visit them to maintain order.”
Another topic he mentioned was the garbage generated. He asked for the cooperation of campers to keep the beaches as clean as possible. He said campers must remove their tents or palm leaf huts when their visit is over.
“On Easter Monday, April 18, they should no longer be there,” Macías Arceo said. “We trust they will be responsible and follow the restrictions.»
The tradition of camping on the shores of the lake during Holy Week began in 1992. Families go to the beach, set up their tents and stay on Holy Days – Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday – to spend time with their neighbors.
Translated by Mike Rogers
A total of 969 votes were counted in the three polling stations installed at Marcos Castellanos Elementary School. Photo: Sofía Medeles.
Sofía Medeles.- The three polling stations installed in Ajijic for the exercise of the Revocation of Mandate 2022 to which the President of the Republic, Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) acquiesced on April 10, registered low participation.
According to data from the National Electoral Institute (INE), there were a total of 969 voters in the three polling places in town. These were located in: the María Montessori Kindergarten which was for section 466; the Saúl Rodiles Piña Elementary School for section 467; and the Marcos Castellanos Elementary School, which had a nominal list for sections 468 and 469.
Each polling place had more than one thousand ballots available, according to the number of people on the nominal list. At Kínder María Montessori there were 294 votes registered; 255 for AMLO to continue in office, 31 to be recalled and eight null votes.
At Saúl Rodiles Piña Elementary School, 298 votes were counted: 269 in favor of AMLO, 19 votes against, and ten null votes. Finally, at Marcos Castellanos Elementary School, which had the largest turnout, 397 votes were recorded, of which 335 were for the permanence of the President of the Republic, 41 votes in favor of the recall and one null vote.
The three polling place officials in charge, Cesar, Lourdes and Jose Jorge, said that in spite of the fact that the polling place opened shortly after 8:00 a.m. and closed at 6:00 p.m., there were no incidents during the day. However, they pointed out the lack of participation was due to the lack of knowledge on the part of the population regarding this session.
Although on this occasion, participation was not as low as in the popular consultation on the trial of the former presidents held in August 2021. Sunday, April 10 was calm, according to the officials who attended the polling stations.
Translated by Sydney Metrick
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