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Prayer Flags Explained!
When the tradition of hanging prayer flags began more than 2000 years ago, Tibet was ruled by warlords who carried their own flags into battle. The native people took this as their inspiration but spun...
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Paper Lanterns Around the World
pink rice paper globe lanterns Paper lanterns create a soft, magical light that is nearly impossible to replicate in any other form. No other type of lantern exudes the kind of ethereal light in all...
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2012: Celebrating Ganesha’s Birthday
Today is the birthday of Hindu god Ganesha, and the start of the 10-day Vinayaka Chaturthi festival in his honor! Ganesh is the patron of arts and sciences, deity of wisdom, and is worshipped as the...
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December 21, 2012: Mayan Apocalypse or Energetic Transformation?
Phish Mayan Calender Tee (Whatever happens, we’ll be well dressed!) There are many theories about what will happen tomorrow, December 21, 2012. Scholars studying the Mayan calender first began...
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Music We Love: Putumayo World Music! PLUS Tuneful Travel Playlist
Travel around the world with Mexicali Blues and Putumayo! A groovy playlist featuring cool & unique videos from the fantastic global musicians who do their tuneful thing on the awesome albums you...
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Making a Tapestry Wall Hanging: Creative Block Printing & Dyeing in India
Mexicali owners Pete & Kim Erskine choosing their favorite block print tapestries. The traditional Indian print tapestry is a familiar sight to bohemian spirits of all ages and walks of life!...
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Mexicali Mavens: Pete & Kim Erskine
left to right: Kim, Sue, Carly, and Pete Erskine “Here was the oldest county in the oldest state in the nation,” says Pete, “and we were going there to open up a...
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India Festival of Colors: Holi 2013
“The Holi Festival” by On the Go Tours // Creative Commons Attribution Today is Holi, the Indian festival of colors! It celebrates the end of Winter, and the coming bounty of the Spring harvest...
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Mexicali News: Thailand Trip Giveway Winner Announced–Congratulations,...
After reviewing all of the amazingly creative & compelling video entries in our 25th Anniversary Share the Adventure Giveway, we have chosen our winner of a trip to Thailand: Crystal McLain!...
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#MyMexicaliLife: Show us YOUR Mexicali Life!
A love of music, a passion for travel, and a mindful devotion to fun are the core of who we are at Mexicali Blues. We believe that world culture and community culture are two sides of the same peso....
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Mexicali Blues Share the Adventure Giveaway: Crystal Gets Ready to Travel to...
Crystal McLain, the fabulous winner of our Thailand Trip Giveaway, has been excitedly preparing for her grand adventure! Learn a bit about her & check out her contest winning video here. As well...
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Mexicali Travels: Holi, The Festival of Colors in India
Mexicali founder Pete Erskine and his son Caleb were just in India for Holi, the annual festival of colors! Holi proclaims the end of winter, and rejoices in the coming bounty of the Spring harvest...
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Global Goodness, Thailand Edition: Friends of Thai Daughters
While the choices we make in our Mexicali travels are always with integrity and compassion in mind, we know the impact we make as a small business is often not as far-reaching as we would like. Many...
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Mexicali News: The Mexicali TieDyeMobile is Ready to Rock the Roads of Maine!
Mexicali’s new TieDyeMobile makes sunshine daydreams come true! Mexicali Blues has just unveiled a new delivery vehicle that matches the Mystery Machine in grooviness, and just might rival LL Bean’s...
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Mexicali Travels: Adventures in India
Moved by wanderlust and love of exploring the world, Mexicali owners Kim and Pete Erskine have been traveling the world with their 3 children since way back in the day! Living an adventurous...
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Asahna Puja: Tomorrow is Dharma Day!
Asahna Puja (known as Dharma Day), one of Buddhism’s most important festivals, commemorates the first sermon ever given by the Buddha. Under a full moon, the newly enlightened Buddha first taught his...
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Burning Man Prep: Mexicali Festival Essentials
It’s nearly that inimitably electric time of year, when the Black Rock Desert of Nevada is transformed into the psychedelic space camp of wonder and transformation that that is Burning Man! Burning...
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Traveling in Thailand During a Time of National Mourning
We’re writing to the Mexicali Tribe from Bangkok, Thailand, where we have just begun our autumn buying trip—and only a couple of days into our travels, this trip has already become one of our most...
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TRAVELING IN THAILAND DURING A TIME OF NATIONAL MOURNING
We’re writing to the Mexicali Tribe from Bangkok, Thailand, where we have just begun our autumn buying trip—and only a couple of days into our travels, this trip has already become one of our most...
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