1st Comala Volcano Festival 2015

1st Comala Volcano Festival 2015

December 23rd ,2015 Inauguration

December 23rd ,2015 Photograph expo Dr. En C. Raúl Arámbula y L.D.G. Hernando Rivera "The volcanoes through a click"

December 26th, 2015 Talk Geólogo Carlos Navarro Ochoa "Eruptive styles in the last 58 years of the Colima Volcano"

December 27th, 2015 Talk Protección Civil "Volcano risks"

December 28th, 2015 Talk Lic. Pedro Virgen "Agricultural harvesting on volcano slopes"

December 29th, 2015 Talk Biólogo Jose Villa "Nevado de Colima National Park"

December 30th, 2015 Talk C. Oveth Fuentes "Birds on the volcanoes"

January 2nd, 2016 Talk Asociacion Rutas del Volcán "Comercial development on the Volcanoes"

January 3rd, 2016 Talk M. en A. Júpiter Rivera "Tourism and Volcanoes"

All talks will be held at the Juan Rulfo auditorium at 8:00pm in Spanish

There will be tours on the Colima Volcano Bus at 9:00 and 15:00 Cost per person $200 pesos and $100 Children under 10. Departure from the Comala Plaza. Tours will be in Spanish

On January 3rd there will be a Folkloric Ballet at 9:00 at the Plaza of Comala.

Saludos from Comala!

Eruption and Lightning

A volcanic eruption which proves that reality can overtake fantasy. At dawn on Sunday 6 December 2015 occurred this magnificent explosion incandescent Colima Volcano, accompanied by lightning and pyroclastic. Photo taken from the viewpoint of the volcano lagoon Carrizalillos, Comala 12.5 km away the crater.

Mezcal at the Feria de Todos los Santos

Today our hearts are happy with a special visit to the Feria de Todos los Santos. Don Memo Rios, of Colima traditional pottery maker of the Capacha style used to replicate prehispanic Mezcal. He invites you to the fair to try mezcal and the culture.

Feria de Todos los Santos

Wow ..... sunset at the fair

From October 30th till November 16th

Feria Ambiental Suchitlán

Environmental Fair

Mercado Organico, Artesanos, Cafe

This Sunday September 27, Om Kali will be collaborating with the Center for Environmental Services and Research "Huitzilin" in the 5th Environmental Fair. Drive past the second entrance to Suchitlán and follow the signs. Should start at 9 am! - With Olga Solis, Alvaro Velasco Michel, Acacia and AnaConceza Karina Peralta.

Playa Boca de Apiza

One of seven new protected areas in Mexico

Santuario Playa Boca de Apiza - El Chupadero - El Tecuanillo

Although the Coahuayana river is the division between the states of Colima and Michoacan the beach name belongs to both states. Technically the reserve is on the Colima side of the river,

Natural coastal wetland with dominant thorn scrubs and low deciduous forest vegetation, and in the surroundings, coastal dunes, seagrass beds and mangroves. Three of the 7 species of marine turtles registered in Mexico hatch their eggs in these beaches: Lepidochelys olivacea, Dermochelys coriacea, and Chelonia agassizi.

The Sanctuary provides a habitat for a number of resident and migratory, terrestrial and aquatic birds, many of which are threatened or endangered, such as the Wood Stork (Mycteria americana), the Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens), the Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias), the Bare-throated Tiger-Heron (Tigrisoma mexicanum), and the Agami Heron (Agamia agami).

Colima Volcano very active

Volcan de Fuego has been extremely active for the last week. That daytime shot is unbelievable. Looks like the end of the world.

Volcán de Colima wakes this morning

Volcán de Colima, also known as Volcán de Fuego

Early morning riser

Villa de Álvarez-Minatitlán road closed

Work on the Villa de Álvarez to Minatitlán road has stopped until weather conditions improve. The work has been a stabilization project on some dangerous areas. There is a bypass from Rastrojitos to El Sauz San Antonio but it's very narrow and not for a weak stomach.

Access to Nevado de Colima closed

Gated access to the Nevado de Colima

The state Civil Protection unit Jalisco ordered the closure of access to the national park of El Nevado, due to weather conditions.

To all the people who wanted to visit this weekend are advised to wait for the announcement of new access when the weather improves and greater risks to the integrity of individuals and their vehicles do not exist. (March 14, 2015)

The construction of the Petatera - Documentary

The construction of the monumental Petatera - Villa de Álvarez

The video was made by director Bogart Rodríguez, and is part of the documentary series "Traditions Colimotas" produced by the Ministry of Culture of the State Government, where many of the important activities in each of the municipalities of the state traditions are explored.

In the documentary the construction of the monumental Petatera observed in addition to the testimony of several important characters that perform the work, talk about the tradition and the reasons why San Felipe de Jesus is the patron saint of the town and others whom are engaged in this festival, but also shows how after the fiesta is over, the work of craftsmen dismantle the bullring.

Festejos Charro Taurinos - 2015

Festejos Charro Taurinos

Villa de Álvarez 2015

Traditional and ancient Celebration Taurinos Charro, has for its visitors countless elements that make it unique in its kind. The Petatera (bullring built of wood, ropes and mats), horseback riding and mojigangos, the receptions, the rodeos and clowns, formal runs, competitions, exhibitions, rides, horsemanship, sports events and cultural, but above all the hospitality, friendliness and warmth of its people.

Los Tucanes de Tijuana, sábado 7 de febrero.

La Petatera 2015 Official Site - with Calendar of Events

Tuba - a drink from the Philippines

This tradition originated in the Philippines and was handed down through the generations. It then arrived in Mexico by means of the Manila Galleon.

When the Manila galleon arrived on the Colima coast in the 16th century in search of lime that was so necessary to prevent scurvy among its passengers, it disembarked groups of Philippine workers, who came to grow sugar cane and rice in the fields of the region.

The exchange of customs between both countries that had both been taken over by Spain soon bore fruit. Chocolate, tamales, tortillas pozole (a thick, pork based broth) were sent from Mexico and from the Philippines came, among other things, shawls and the tuba. This term comes from the Philippine and means a nutritious, refreshing drink which is an extract of the coconut palm flower.

By: Guadalupe Silva

See the rest of the article at Mexicodesconocido.com

Historical Colima photos in Jardín Libertad all January

Taken in 1928 at Boca de Pascuales

Colima, Col.- Will continue on display all of January in the Jardín Libertad a series of photographs of old, the product of  a Antigua Photography contest organized by the Ministry of Culture of the State Government, which has aim to preserve and disseminate the visual memory of Colima.

Since last December 17 the exhibition consists of two winning photos of the contest, six honorable mentions and other fifty pictures of aesthetic, historical and cultural relevance.

In the pictures you can see families posing in group images, personal pictures, to scenes of everyday life, old buildings, significant moments in our organization, such as arrival at Colima former President Adolfo Lopez Mateos, a car accident with the first ambulance arrived at the state, a boy dressed as a soldier, among other photos that give reference to trades, customs, traditions and development of modernity that changed the face of Colima with the passage of time.

Durante enero permanecerán expuestas fotografías antiguas en el Jardín Libertad

Eruption not a threat - Colima Volcano

Explosions not a threat Colima Volcano

The State Civil Protection Unit of Jalisco issued a statement informing about the explosions Colima Volcano recorded during the early hours of Saturday January 3, noting that no hazard to surrounding communities and population. 

In municipalities of southern Jalisco, the explosion of 3000 meters and winds have caused the fall of ash, so it is recommended that people avoid going outside. 

In Ciudad Guzman an ashfall was reported, and the possibility that it also falls in the municipalities of Tonila, Zapotiltic, Mazamitla, Tamazula, Valle de Juarez. 

Faced with falling ash, Civil Protection recommended that people avoid going outside and cover eyes, nose and mouth.