"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

Sunday, 3 April 2016

Bolivia y el fútbol : ¿Qué es lo que necesita La Verde?

 

Quizás no sepa mucho de fútbol, la verdad que muy poco (por no decir nada!), viviendo en Londres, a veces suelo ver algúno que otro partido, apoyando primero al Arsenal y cambiándome después al Chelsea, por cuestión de Fabregas, mi jugador favorito. Y de vez en cuando suelo ver el clásico Español.. apoyando al Barca..(Cristiano Ronaldo, no me cae bien, no podría explicar el motivo, pero es así) y al mismo tiempo veo como jugadores latinoamericanos se destacan en Europa.

Y pienso ¿qué le hace falta a Bolivia?

Desde pequeña, mi papá nos llevaba a mi hermano y a mí, al Estadio, a ver el clásico paceño, íbamos con mi tío y mi abuelito. Escuchaba las bandas, apoyando ambos equipos, la gente que se alegraba, que saltaba, que gritaba .. y pienso que es así como llegamos a tener esa pasión, esa alegría, esa emoción que nos hace seguir a nuestro equipo, y que quizás nos falta hacia La Verde.

Estando fuera de Bolivia, con más razon apoyo a la seleccion nacional, y a veces pienso que lo que nos hace falta es aprovechar lo que tenemos para prepararnos, física y mentalmente, Bolivia cuenta con varios climas para entrenar, desde regiones orientales, con climas calientes a mas de 35ºC , a regiones con climas fríos y estando a 3,500m de altura sobre el nivel del mar, llega a ser lugar único para capacitarce físicamente y estar preparados para jugar en cualquier parte del mundo!
Recordemos que hasta los mejores jugadores como Messi, no han podido jugar por "la altura" en Bolivia, necesitaban oxígeno, algo exagerado pienso, para jugadores que están entre los mejores en el mundo!

Y es por eso que también se necesita prepararse mentalmente, recordar que hasta los mejores jugadores, no son perfectos, tienen sus momentos díficiles, pierden,  pero mentalmente saben como recuperarse y seguir.

La prensa también puede influir, puede que notas en la prensa sean negativas, pero siempre tenemos que ver todo del lado positivo, y no solo en cuestión de fútbol, si alguien te dice, : eso es imposible, no lo lograras... con mas ganas, si realmente quieres hacer algo, encuentras la manera de lograrlo, nada es imposible cuando uno quiere.

Debemos motivarnos más, creer mas en nosotros mismos, en lo capaces que podemos llegar a ser, tener la mente positiva.

Entonces ¿qué debemos, quizás, aprender de los últimos partidos que jugamos ante Colombia y Argentina?

Como mencioné al principio, no voy a describir técnicas de fútbol, porque no podría, pero en cuestión de personalidades intanteré!
Y a que me refiero con personalidades, pues es de la manera que uno se comporta, lo que te hace diferente, único, desde la manera de pensar, hasta la manera de bailar, etc.
Y como me dedico a bailar, es inevitable que relacione el fútbol con el baile! Colombia con la salsa y la cumbia, y Argentina con el tango.
Entonces aprendamos el ritmo y carisma de Colombia, y lo intrépido y casi atrevido de Argentina.

Se trata de la personalidad de cada uno de nosotros mismos, de cómo pensamos, cómo nos comportamos, y no solo en cuestion de fútbol, sino en la vida cotidiana en general, siempre debemos pensar positivamente, pensar que somos capáces de lo que nos porponemos y mucho más, de que si hay obstáculos en el camino, encontrarémos la manera de pasar, de seguir adelante.

No se trata de que Bolivia anda perdiendo, Se trata de que Bolivia hará historia !

Wednesday, 16 March 2016

Holy Guacamole ! .. 50% OFF Mexican cuisine at Santo Remedio !!


Santo Remedio is offering 50% off during their soft launch this Friday 18th and Saturday 19th of March in Shoreditch, London.

Expect truly authentic mexican cooking, food from the home, food of the people and regional Mexican street food, from the self-taught chef  Edson Dias-Fuentes.

The menu includes pig ear's tacos, ox tongue with Pipian Rojo, Grilled octopus with Yerba Santa and Jalapeno mojo de ajo, to name a few ! The mexican cuisine continues through to the drinks menu, with mezcal cocktails, regional mexican beers, and mexican wine. Not forgeting churros con dulce de leche to finish.

So put away the burritos and fajitas.. if you are looking for  Mexican cuisine with an special touch .. Santo Remedio is where it's at !

Provecho!

Friday 18th and Saturday 19th of March
22 Rivington Street, London
EC2A 3DY

http://www.santoremedio.co.uk/ 

Thursday, 18 February 2016

Chicha Peruvian Street Food Pop Up at Grow Hackney



Forget about the cold weather and welcome Chicha Peruvian Street Food to Grow, Hackney for a 2 week residency in February!

Week 1: Thursday 18th to Sunday 21st February
Week 2: Thursday 25th to Sunday 28th February

Peruvian food is becoming a popular choice for foodies in London, it’s warming, tasty, hearty and just that little bit different.

Chicha serves classic, authentic dishes including traditional Anticuchos, tender Lomo Saltado, juicy Ají de Gallina...

And their very own speciality... the Chicha Peruvian Burger!

Don't miss out!

***Opening times: Thursday, Friday and Saturday (Lunchtime 12-3pm and Dinner 5-10pm) and Sundays (12-6pm***


Grow Hackney :
 98C Main Yard, Wallis Road, Hackney Wick, E9 5LN

For more infromation and to check out the menu click :
http://growhackney.tumblr.com/post/139438975161/18-21-25-28-february-chicha-uk-kitchen-residency


Sunday, 14 February 2016

London Events: Buenos Aires meets London, La Bomba de Tiempo Live at The Forge Camden.


Almost four million people have danced to the phenomenon of La Bomba de Tiempo. A veritable percussion revolution in the heart of the city of Buenos Aires, La Bomba has performed weekly to SOLD-OUT crowds every Monday since 2006, both inside and outside Argentina. They have become an institution with locals and young tourists all of who attend this unforgettable event..

Celebrating 10 years of La Bomba’s existence, The Forge and London Tribes welcome the group to LONDON on the 19th & 20th February in a mega-celebration featuring several special guests from London’s world music scene – Buenos Aires meets London. - See more at: http://www.arenin.co.uk/la-bomba-de-tiempo-en-londres/#sthash.N2cSeTTk.dpuf
Celebrating 10 years of La Bomba’s existence, The Forge and London Tribes welcome the group to LONDON on the 19th & 20th February in a mega-celebration featuring several special guests from London’s world music scene – Buenos Aires meets London. - See more at: http://www.arenin.co.uk/la-bomba-de-tiempo-en-londres/#sthash.N2cSeTTk.dpuf
Celebratin 10 years of La Bomba's existence in LONDON, in a mega-celebration featuring several special guests - Buenos Aires meets London.

In all this time they have hosted hundreds of Argentine and foreign artists of all styles who have collaborated on stage with them such as: Calle 13, Jorge Drexler, Cafe Tacuba, Ruben Rada, Liliana Herrero, Paulinho Moska, Pedro Aznar, Kevin Johansen, Hugo Fattoruso, Lisandro Aristimuño, Gustavo Cordera, Nano Stern, Totó la Momposina, Jarabe de Palo, Los Pericos and more.

Presented by: Editorial Nascimento & World Tribes with the collaboration of ARENIN. + The Forge.


Friday 19th And Saturday 20th February 
At The Forge Camden Town
more info and tickets :
https://uk.patronbase.com/_Forge/Productions/WV/Performances

They will also be playing two FREE (20 mins) shows in Camden Market
in the North Yard Zone next to the Proud Gallery

Friday 19th Feb. at 15:00 hrs.
Saturday 20th Feb at 17:00 hrs.

Then the party continues at The Forge ;)

London Events: Pachamama; Honouring Mother Earth, a celebration of Life, with music and dance from Bolivia

Pachamama - Honouring Mother Earth. A celebration of life with music and dance from the Andean and Amazonian areas of Bolivia.

A Celebrate Life Events collaboration with Vicki Cespedes from Sikuris sin Fronteras (meaning 'No Boundaries') and Roberto Calzadilla, Bolivian Ambassador, who also speaks about environmental issues.
Be transported to the mountains, valleys and lowlands of Bolivia, with traditional music, dance and ceremonies based around respect for nature as a vital part of everyday life.

Music, dance, food, handicrafts and ceremonies are based around respect for nature as a vital part of everyday life and will include:
Mesmerising Music:
Sikuris sin Fronteras and DJ Ruben Cordero


Short films and animations:
Grandmother Cricket Animation - Abuela Grillo
Prem Rawat, Peace Ambassador

Offering ceremony to Pachamama - Mother Earth
and Aymara Prayer: a symbolic communal thanksgiving.

Tickets: £10 at the door £7 adv/con. Children under 12yrs free
Sunday 28th February 15:30.

More info and tickets:
https://uk.patronbase.com/_RM/Seats/NumSeats?prod_id=MPB4&perf_id=1&section_id=BAR&seat_type_id=S 


Sunday, 10 January 2016

FREE : See London in a New Light.... #LumiereLDN


Light installations by 30 leading artists will illuminate the capital's streets as part of the first ever Lumiere London event.

Over four evenings, experience installations from the world's most exciting artists working with light. Taking place across the West End and King's Cross, see the city transformed into an extraordinary nocturnal delight, completely FREE to attend.


 The installations for Lumiere London in Piccadilly, Regent Street and St James's, Trafalgar Square and Westminster, Mayfair, and King's Cross have now been revealed.

The festival will run from 6.30pm to 10.30pm each evening, 14 to 17 January 2016.

for more information and to see the full program check the website below :
http://www.visitlondon.com/lumiere/programme


Tuesday, 27 October 2015

FREE EVENT: Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead in London


Día de Muertos is back at RichMix for the 3rd year in a row! Mexico Lindo y Querido Community Group London brings the most authentic Day of the Dead celebration in the UK.

This year they want to celebrate The Day of the Dead in a very special way by bringing back the mystic tradition that surrounds the commemoration of our loved ones that have passed away. A fully traditional altar, live music, arts & crafts and probably the most deliciously crafted Mexican food on this side of the pond courtesy of Rosa’s Kitchen & Azteca's.

Day of the Dead is a tradition spanning back thousands of years, where Mexicans honour their dead and celebrate life. You are invited to bring mementos for your dead (i.e photos, food, flowers) to add to this altar.


And this Sunday 1st of November they will have workshops, music and dancers to keep all the family entertained.

FREE
SUNDAY 1st. November   /  from 11:00 - 22:00

VENUE : Rich Mix
35 - 47 Bethnal Green Road
London
E1 6LA 

More info : http://www.richmix.org.uk/whats-on/event/da-de-muertosday-of-the-dead/#sthash.TvwOhT5S.dpuf

Organized by: Mexico Lindo y Querido :
https://www.facebook.com/events/578555588951919/
https://www.facebook.com/diademuertosmexicodayofthedeadlondon

Sunday, 4 October 2015

Not To Be Missed! - Saturday 10th October - Latin American Fair & Fiesta !

This Saturday 10th of October, there is only one place you should be, and it's not to be missed !! Because for that day only you will experience ALL things Latin American under one roof !!
The event will showcase the rich cultural heritage of Latin America; traditional & contemporary food, drink, music, dance, arts, crafts and other top quality products.

During the day you can taste food and drinks from all over Latin America, take part in workshops, treat yourself to some latin suveniers, and more!

And during the night ,enjoy the show and dance away like you never done it before !! ( yes Latin American music is contagious ! and with live music, you simply can not resist.)
You can also savour food from award winning Peruvian Restaurant LIMA London, Brazilian Rodizio Rico,Mexican Mestizo plus other specialities. A selection of Latin inspired cocktails, wines, beers, tequilas and rums to enchant your night. 
Bolivian Heritage Dancers


 Saturday 10th October
FAIR: 11am to 6pm
SHOP: 11am to 10pm
FIESTA: 7:30pm to 1am
Kensington Town Hall
Horton Street London
W8 7NX 

Tickets
Availble to buy at the door, or online, for more information please visit:
Twitter : @ALAFfiesta

Experience a TASTE OF LATIN AMERICA while supporting children in 20 countries.
Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela, Uruguay.

Workshops, during the fair
Capoeira by Natalia Santana Revi, Introduction to Shipibo Embroidery & Designs by Bella Lane, Peruvian Master Specialist in Hand Embroidery, Zampoňas Pan Flute, Learn Quechua: the Inka’s language, Huaylash – Peruvian Carnival dance from the Andes, Zumba with Ozzie. 
Pisco Sour, Caipirinha, Mojito making masterclass, Waqar Pisco Tasting 

Fiesta 
Maracatu Estrella do Norte, Bahareque Latin American Rhythms, Baila Peru Huaylash, Martino Scovacricchi, Bolivian Heritage,  Baila Peru Festejo, R& O,  Yurupari Cumbia y Carnaval de Barranquilla, ROBERTO PLA and his Latin Ensemble, Las Garifunas Group, Honduras,  Moyses Brazilian DJ, ROBERTO PLA and his Latin Ensemble, Moyses Brazilian DJ.

FREE: At Tate Modern: Premier of documentary - London's Latin Corner -


London's Latin Quarter is a short documentary celebrating the Latin American community in Elephant & Castle. Highlighting its history and importance for Latin Americans in London, the documentary also shows the challenges and opportunities that the regeneration of the area represents to the local businesses.

Tate Modern’s community film club runs in two three-month seasons and screens a diverse range of films that aim to show the best of South London. Films are chosen by a panel of local residents. Screenings are FREE, refreshments are served and the film screenings are followed by Q&A with the directors.

No need to book in advance. 


Monday 5th October 

6:30 pm.

Duration: 15 min and 65 min
Genre: Documentary
Director: Silvia Rothlisberger, Ian Parkin

Tate Modern
Bankside
London SE1 9TG
United Kingdom
More info :
http://www.tate.org.uk/about/projects/tate-modern-project/community/tate-modern-community-film-club

http://latinelephant.org/

FREE: Chanel - Mademoiselle Privé - Exhibition at Saatchi Gallery London

Image from Chanel Mademoiselle Prive Website.
Is that time of the year when we talk about fashion, ...well if not every time !! 

And "This autumn, French fashion house Chanel will return to the Saatchi Gallery for a new exhibition: Mademoiselle Privé. The showcase will be spread across the gallery’s three floors, bringing to life the charisma, charm and spirit of ledgendary icons Mademoiselle Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld."

An exhibition not to be missed! and throughout the duration of the Mademoiselle Privé exhibition, CHANEL invites you to learn more about craftsmanship with Lesage and Lemarié about how to embroider, work with feathers and create flowers.

The secrets of CHANEL N°5 can also be discovered through an olfactive workshop.
(workshops have to be booked in advance)

FREE Entry :
From 13 October – 1 November 2015. 
Saatchi Gallery
Duke of York's HQ
Kings Road
London
SW3 4RY
http://www.saatchigallery.com/current/mademoiselle_prive.php

For more information and workshops visit :
http://mademoiselleprive.chanel.com/