Yes, in 1970, the City of Miahuatlán by Porfirio Díaz had that name, because it was one of the two places in the world where the Eclipse of March 7, 1970 could be seen in a spectacular way.
But also the BEAUTIFUL VALLE DE MIAHUATLÁN DE PORFIRIO DÍAZ is a tourist place where you will find: a delicious and very economical Oaxacan gastronomy. In addition to breathing an atmosphere of tranquility in its downtown area, it resembles a set prepared for a movie from the golden age of Mexican cinema.
The news is important because the place became the center of attention in the year 1970, when a Solar Eclipse occurred, being that due to its location, that eclipse could be seen in this huge Oaxacan valley, and very important scientists from various parts had arrived of the world, to observe and do studies on this phenomenon. It was precisely on March 7, 1970, when scientists arrived from France, Belgium, Russians, from different Latin American countries, being at that time Miahuatlán was called the Scientific Capital of the World.
This 2020 marked the 50th anniversary of that great event. Therefore, not only on this occasion, but year after year, the Miahuatecos celebrate that event by carrying out scientific activities, working together with the Oaxaca Council for Science, Technology and Innovation (COCITEÍ), for which part From this Council they bring various workshops, for young people and for those who wish to receive them in this city, to remember this great eclipse in a very useful way, bringing multiple equipment that includes sophisticated telescopes. The authorities turn off the lights in the center, so that at night observations can be made with the telescopes and the public can appreciate the stars as well as possible.
This year a team of specialists from the Puebla National Observatory, from Unam, Baja California, as well as the Oaxaca Observatory participated. Being a very beautiful show that is worth living it. Prior to this visualization, various concerts are held year after year, with the participation of regional traditional music bands from the State of Oaxaca, who want to make themselves known after months of rehearsal, eager to appear before such an interesting forum as this one. public.
One of the most important festivals is also held on May 5 of each year, which is characterized by concerts, art exhibitions, where the same artists from the region participate. There is also a semblance of what was the battle of Puebla, the battle of Miahuatlán and what was the process of French intervention in Mexico, these being the reasons for the origin of these festivals of artistic expressions.
Post by: Vanessa Bazán
www.nssoaxaca.com (2020, November 22). A city of Oaxaca was called: scientific capital of the world. Retrieved November 22, 2020, from https://www.nssoaxaca.com/2020/11/08/una-ciudad-de-oaxaca-fue-llamada-capital-cientifica-del-mundo/
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