At the end of this week, the Fall Season officially begins with Otoño Cultural. One of Merida’s most beloved trios, Ensueño, also performs this week. And the symphony brings us Sounds of Germany…

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This week, an opportunity to work with orphans in Merida, turtles are hatching and Yucatan introduces a little pig to the world…

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Today we begin a new topic on Yucatan Living: Adopt a Pet! If you are thinking of getting a dog or cat, please don’t buy one! There are so many pets looking to be adopted here in the Yucatan. Each week, we’ll introduce you to a few of them… and when we can, we’ll report on successful adoptions too!

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Lots of films and music, a soap-making workshop, a yoga retreat, trova, and a dance concert celebrating the month of Youth…

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Yucatan is graduating new and highly qualified veterinarians, Mexico is making progress in reducing pollutants and both Boxing and Charros (Rodeos) are alive and well in the Yucatan…

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Expats are planning for Christmas… a lot is afoot to bring some cheer to the children of Chelem, Chuburna and other towns. ALso, there are two very special animals in need of a home… don’t buy a dog, adopt one now!

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This is the week when Mexico celebrates Independence from Spain. Lots of celebrations on Wednesday, and a lot of businesses will be closed. Also, the Symphony features music by Spanish composers…

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Juan Carlos Lomónaco, the new director of the Yucatan Symphony Orchestra gives Yucatan Living an interview about his work and the program for their fall season “Sounds of the World”.

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New Orleans and Merida cement their Sister City relationship, Progreso gets new topes and Nectar’s chef Roberto Solis participates in a special program in Oaxaca…

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The Yucatan Symphony Orchestra begins the 2009-2010 season as the city of Merida prepares for Independence Day festivities. UPDATE: Two great documentaries at LA68 this week…

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In Episode Three, Eric Partney takes us to a large 2-bedroom colonial in Santiago whose renovation stripped away architectural elements to reveal the modern structure underneath…

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