Michoacan

If we could write the most relevant events that happen every day, it would be a compendium of experiences that would not only be shared with potential readers, but are an introspective glimpse into the soul of the person who writes it; because reliving those magical moments, written from the perspective of different emotions that bathed heart and thought in those moments, allowed the concatenation and rescue of precise words to describe them to emerge.

Last Wednesday, August 27 of this year, the Consulate General of Mexico in Raleigh became the scene of a unique and emotional event directed by the Consul General of Mexico, Claudia Velasco Osorio: the presentation of the book "El Arte. Espejo de an Immigrant. Story of Cornelio Campos", written by María del Refugio Sandoval Olivas, affectionately known as Cuquis Sandoval. This book combines the richness of the narrative with the chronicle of a life marked by migration and a passion for art.

Last Tuesday, September 26, 2023, an event took place that marked a milestone in the exploration of migration, identity and the power of art as a cultural bridge. Latin Magazine in collaboration with The Nasher Museum (Museum of Art...

This event is a special collaboration with "Mi Gente", the Center for Multicultural Affairs (CMA) and the Nasher Museum (Museum of Art at Duke University), highlighting the impact and relevance of this work in the multicultural sphere. We are pleased to announce the presentation of a book that captures the essence of a life marked by migration and the deep passion for art. "Art. Mirror of an Immigrant. History of Cornelio Campos" is a work written by María del Refugio Sandoval Olivas and published by Revista Latina, which combines the richness of narrative with the chronicle of an extraordinary life.

Being in the right place and with the right people is climbing a step towards the top of the purposes and objectives that we set throughout our existence. When I was invited to participate as a columnist in Revista Latina NC I was filled with pride and satisfaction, because my letters would have a broader showcase to be read by the Hispanic community and because of the significance of my incipient path as a writer, but I never imagined the shelter, fraternity and love that he would find in its leaders, Edgar Bernal and Citlali Ceballos, founders of Revista Latina.

“Art, mirror of an immigrant, History of Cornelio Campos.” Its author; María del Refugio Sandoval Olivas has done an excellent job with this biography that transports you to the life of the painter Cornelio Campos from his childhood to the present.

'The Art – Mirror of an Immigrant – Story of Cornelio Campos', told by its protagonist and embodied in words by Cuquis Sandoval, more than a universal literary work, it is the best and largest of the murals by this artist, who is presented singularly: "I am Cornelio Campos, born in Cherán, Michoacán, of Purepecha blood; my profession is to be a painter of murals; I have been integrated into the culture of the United States for a few yesterdays, I live in North Carolina, a city full of history and that has been my home and high point as an artist."

"Art. Mirror of an Immigrant. Story of Cornelio Campos". This book combines the richness of the narrative with the chronicle of a life marked by migration and a passion for art. In the pages of this work, María del Refugio Sandoval Olivas immerses us in the life and work of Cornelio Campos, an immigrant whose physical features and cultural heritage are intertwined with the history of his people. Through a captivating narrative, the author takes us on an introspective journey that explores identity and adaptation to a new culture.

The Patronal Festival of San Santiago Apóstol de Azajo, Michoacán, Mexico is an event that unites the North Carolina community with its cultural and spiritual roots. Through music, dance, food and festive activities, attendees celebrate their faith and traditions while strengthening community ties. This festivity highlights the cultural and spiritual identity of the Azajo community, and is a sample of how tradition and faith can transcend borders, uniting hearts and souls in a sense of community and belonging.

The Michoacán community in North Carolina joins in the faith and tradition of Corpus 2023, venerating Saint Anselmo patron saint, giving thanks for the year's crops and asking for rain for the new storm.