Ojalata Heart Project with Palm Springs and San Miguel de Allende
- amanda1131
- Feb 9
- 1 min read
A transcript from the news report (see video below): The city of Palm Springs and the sister city of San Miguel de Allende joined together to provide a cultural exchange for all students from both countries. Students from Vista del Monte Elementary School, along with Newland students in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, participated in an art project where they created tin hearts. Once finished, students from both schools had the opportunity to present their work of art through a video call in Spanish and English.
"We joined in collaboration with the company of MoxieBox Art to identify which box was the one we wanted to send to San Miguel de Allende to have those cultural connections and work on the creation of art in which students can talk about their identities, about the things they like, so that students can recognize that there is actually a lot that unites us."
"We have many things in common, although we live in different countries and through this experience, the students were able to practice their Spanish and appreciate the richness of another culture. Each tin heart has meaningful drawings of their favorite things."
"The thing that I like is a Mexican sandwich called torta. Yes, I really like "tortas" and those circles are the Ying & Yang."
"I really like the meaning and the little stars are because I like the color. I put flowers, anchors, suns, the hamburger drink."
Representatives of the Mayor's Office of San Miguel de Allende, Palm Springs Mayor, and the Foundation of PSUSD were present. They exchanged a tin heart as a souvenir.
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