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CETLALIC
at Mexico's Pride March
in 2007:
in solidarity for an
equal
and tolerant world.
One of our favorite yearly activities
is to participate in
the
Pride March in Mexico City.
I
loved meeting Cuernavaca's community. In very little time
I have made a lot of friends. The chance of learning Mexico's
political situation was terrific! The balance between the
gay and cultural activities was perfect.
John Frando, San Francisco, CA
Pride March
2005: full of color
and creativity.
Political
and religious statements of all forms characterize the March.
I
thought the overall program was excellent. I
enjoyed the special G/L activities.
Thomas
Reeve, USA
Wrestlers
fighting for justice are
a special symbol in Mexico;
this
pink wrestler with the
traditional mask defends diversity.
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"Coming
Out": Gay Men´s Experience in Mexico
June 21 - July 12, 2008
CETLALIC...Coming Out
For all gay
men interested in learning about the real situation of the gay community
in Mexico through the study of the language and cultural exchange.
INCLUDES:
Classes:
Intensive Spanish language instruction, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. Students are evaluated and placed at the
appropriate level with a maximum of five students in each class.
All levels welcome, from beginners to advanced.
Cultural
Activities
Guest
speakers, lectures and roundtable discussions, field trips, museum
visits, videos, and encounters with local community groups afford
participants an understanding of the cultural context of gay identity
in Mexico. Topics may include:
- Participation
in activities of Gay Cultural Month in Mexico City
- Visits with
artists, activists, and community leaders
- History of
the gay movement in Mexico and Latin America
- Share "coming
out" stories with Mexican men
- Participation
in the Gay Pride March in Mexico City
- Learn about
the culture of Mexico and gender roles in contemporary Mexican
society
Note: All
program activities are in Spanish with English translation when
necessary.
Weekend Excursions
- Xochicalco
ruins and Taxco silver mining town
- Mexico City,
including participation in the "Marcha del Orgullo"
the 25th. Annual Pride March as well as visits to downtown and
the Frida Kahlo Museum and Coyoacan.
Homestay
We offer homestays with gays in Cuernavaca community. All CETLALIC
families are gay friendly. Sharing with a Mexican family provides
a vibrant sense of the Mexican people and makes the course more
personal and profound. It also provides participants with ample
opportunity to practice Spanish in everyday situations.
Note: hotel
or apartment accommodations are also available if you prefer.
COST: $1,730
US
[TO
GET AN APPLICATION FORM CLICK HERE]
For more information
on ""Coming Out: The Gay Experience in Mexico" contact:
Jorge Torres
infor@cetlalic.org.mx
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