Zapatista Primary School Opens Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 20:36:44 -0600 (CST) Students Return to Beautifully Painted School Mural escolar con Zapata, Comandanta Ramona, el Che y el mundo ------------------------------------------------------------ Mural features Zapata, Che, Ramona, corn and the world! This week, as Mayan students across the highlands of Chiapas, Mexico returned to class, one group of kids enjoyed a newly painted school building. Their new school mural prominently features local hero Comandanta Ramona, probably the most famous indigenous Zapatista. In addition, images of Emiliano Zapata, Che, and the earth are joined by a progression of corn growing paintings. For a personal testimonial regarding the impact of Comandanta Ramona and her death, please click here. (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001MCxptqzLZKSEKN6eu77RpoI_54H5uzPlt2bb8SxUyHNu7bJe9 FmdD409HdWzadfwYcOiXv4xb8dtc3gvtq8OjSMo4jr6CWdRux8ZE7aV9vHaS5vcMfSUwTsjfBelPA I6aF08rzQAdKrNZW_3IYY8-S6_AGigC6Dyxsp1GLcayoZeaNnDAhtPIQ==) Los estudiantes vuelven a una hermosa y pintada escuela Esta semana cuando los estudiantes Mayas de las tierras altas de Chiapas, Mixico volvman a clases, un grupo de chicos disfruts de un edificio escolar recientemente pintado. Su nuevo mural escolar muestra prominentemente a la heromna local Comandanta Ramona, probablemente la indmgena Zapatista mas famosa. Ademas, imagenes de Emiliano Zapata, el Che y de la tierra se encuentran unidas en una progresisn de pinturas de mamz creciendo. Haz clic aqum (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001MCxptqzLZKRe7faNYrKc8AwWrFx3FvE17a0pmFiQc9rShkPd3 Sazj0Oq-Wp31rcUVDF9jo9e-0NOuGBJ9AUsFg1nJGZtJ_5nkJ-MjsOv_tIJ74F1cFcNU0oa6oAK6X LCKiPyNdGl09KM4qf7rwA41o4DcBLKFifYgPwLDw3N6sUrKAlqrRHw7YHNen342JmNV0sG4haNahY VmJlnEfdzDg==) para leer una comentarma sobre la muerte de Comandanta Ramona. ------------------------------------------------------------ Comandanta Ramona compared to the Christmas star During celebrations on the anniversary of the death of Comandanta Ramona and during the painting of this school, the local parish priest commented, "Like in Bethlehem, a star was born here in these mountains that lights the way to a new world and brings people (like those painting the elementary school) from afar. Comandante Ramona is a new star guiding us all toward a world of justice, democracy, and dignity." "SERAZ" refers to the Zapatista Autonomous Rebellious Education System. (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001MCxptqzLZKTOy8wq34K11V3Ueu5Ytq41eNntcwwLh3Br_PXc ywNARpXWQwxVcb3S47mXpVex0kOfu4aE5Wrs3zKKipsGkKPuR8IrS5JN5tXUQENaHkGnY8C15L_nN yWO42xcMdGHmJPfLEiSX1Hyzlm7q7cd131A)La Comandanta Ramona comparada con la estrella de Navidad Durante las celebraciones del aniversario de la muerte de Ramona y cuando se estaba pintando su escuela, el sacerdote de la parroquia local coments, "Como en Bethlehem, una estrella nacis aqum en estas montaqas que ilumina el camino a un nuevo mundo y acercan a las personas alejadas. La Comandanta Ramona es una nueva estrella que nos guma hacia un mundo de justicia, democracia y dignidad" SERAZ significa Sistema de Educacisn Rebelde Autsnomo y Zapatista. ------------------------------------------------------------ "Here is taught the truth that put the Mexican nation in motion" Local community members, Zapatista education promoters and students, Elon University and Schools for Chiapas Coordinators all joined Mexican Muralist Gustavo Chavez to paint the school mural. Click here or on any photo to support Zapatista education (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001MCxptqzLZKTOy8wq34K11V3Ueu5Ytq41eNntcwwLh3Br_PXcy wNARpXWQwxVcb3S47mXpVex0kOfu4aE5Wrs3zKKipsGkKPuR8IrS5JN5tXUQENaHkGnY8C15L_nNy WO42xcMdGHmJPfLEiSX1Hyzlm7q7cd131A) (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001MCxptqzLZKT5qHjl2iG0PmEBXYZa46V9fDnlQxc9MetFJ8r1 e-yuKAlYm4xXTcZji5uog2AA8X75nOVNbxjH-2mKEUtQDAZDHRmRN-nszDaFb4Z9LWWSUaZnDAFBY dl0KU7_hJOA7MCQ-7VeXghP_2ZB6w36ByKL)"Aqum se enseqa la verdad que pone a la nacisn mexicana en movimiento" Los miembros de la comunidad local, los estudiantes y promotores de la educacisn Zapatistas, los estudiantes de la Universidad de Elon y los coordinadores de Escuelas para Chiapas se unieron al Muralista Mexicano Gustavo Chavez para pintar el mural. Haz clic aqum o en cualquier foto para apoyar educacisn Zapatista (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001MCxptqzLZKTOy8wq34K11V3Ueu5Ytq41eNntcwwLh3Br_PXcy wNARpXWQwxVcb3S47mXpVex0kOfu4aE5Wrs3zKKipsGkKPuR8IrS5JN5tXUQENaHkGnY8C15L_nNy WO42xcMdGHmJPfLEiSX1Hyzlm7q7cd131A) ------------------------------------------------------------ Paint a picture of hope - a new world is waiting to be drawn! Like the students from Elon University, you also can travel to Chiapas, Mexico to learn about Zapatistas and to support indigenous communities in their struggles for education in health, literacy, ecological agriculture, and commercialization. Join us in the misty mountains and steamy jungles of the Mexican southeast! Click here to see upcoming trips to Chiapas (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001MCxptqzLZKR-8XP9wjv7MgyTTx3-aqY_B8A8RVok2LNRDaJRN MgPt_-DG8Xkpmz3vupcJfbgyECwJvbqgNF7rB4ZA0b3lqIY0y99kvQimqTUUFOSUff29QOmVBoZAz iYmHwv_cFms-BTR7DoGLmXVnEI3HhMPHJczD-KL_TAO_VxpxdQdHTT-yYHNqOHFoEy_pcpf9Hn2eD Q51uHXXbiQ4b1q6_ViJKDQ6SvLPH0FLg=) !Pinte un cuadro de esperanza - un nuevo mundo esta esperando ser dibujado! Como los estudiantes de la Universidad de Elon, usted tambiin puede viajar a Chiapas, Mixico para aprender acerca de los Zapatistas y apoyar a las comunidades indmgenas en su lucha por la educacisn en salud, alfabetizacisn, agricultura ecolsgica y comercializacisn. !Znetenos en las misteriosas montanas y vaporosas junglas del sudeste Mexicano! Haz clic aqum para ver viajes prsximos a Chiapas (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001MCxptqzLZKTe3jcVkJniZWMekzAxlWun3HAjlIFL7jEAaN5rs ahZy03JpDY_wlDeM1QoUCWzWmrZIjJ6TObqDsOEREI0a6nJl8ZQ2zhu6GJLRdRi57uPco-9MKib1K ZyYa0d0LDhmkG-dYocdPRRFQZVzR_DiigbeimIrrMLs2PoqORJBrBZm1NOgXgR1ugbHYDTnwezvaT gh1us3QJlLnAKK1ItjsXU_MsWc05H-rg=) ------------------------------------------------------------ Denuncias e informes de las Juntas de Buen Gobierno Despite significant advances in health, education, and ecological agriculture there are also many difficult, and even frightening, developments throughout Chiapas. At this time, the Zapatistas' reports are only available in Spanish. Haz clic para leer los denuncia y informes - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001MCxptqzLZKRrOLkWi_vpsh1vhm0Nxix7KPJ8XUAf6VpNLMaPGb J_4pJIUg3spEf-xSzVXkYfjFlYvI5I4470vWztIdz5ic_R14B8YbdjVKIVp95mbj-WYB8SQ8kpe3M t ------------------------------------------------------------ Dear friends, These classrooms and mural are an example of international cooperation . . . what we call "globalization-from-below" here in Chiapas. If you can share a little with the children of Chiapas, just click on any the photos! (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001MCxptqzLZKTOy8wq34K11V3Ueu5Ytq41eNntcwwLh3Br_PXc ywNARpXWQwxVcb3S47mXpVex0kOfu4aE5Wrs3zKKipsGkKPuR8IrS5JN5tXUQENaHkGnY8C15L_nN yWO42xcMdGHmJPfLEiSX1Hyzlm7q7cd131A) These Mayan girls learned tether ball during the mural painting party at their school! Thank you so much for your support ~ please consider forwarding this email to family and friends. Estimados amigos, Estas aulas y el mural son un ejemplo de la cooperacisn internacional. . . "globalization-de-debajo" qui llamamos aqum en Chiapas. !Si usted puede compartir un poco con los niqos de Chiapas, haz clic en cualquier las fotos! !Estas muchachas Mayan aprendidas pelota de lasso durante la fiesta de la pintura del mural en su escuela! 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