Perhaps you’ve tried breaking open a piñata at a birthday party, but did you know that this paper mache object has roots in religion? Angelica Ortiz grew up in Mexico City and she remembers watching ...

An exhibit based on the piñateras and their creations, “El Paso Piñata Extravaganza,” showed the art of the craft. Read full story here. Authentic piñatas, which are made from paper maches and ...

ACOLMAN, Mexico María de Lourdes Ortiz Zacarías swiftly cuts hundreds of strips of newsprint and colored crepe paper needed to make a piñata, soothed by Norteño music on the radio while measuring ...

Pinatas are a fun edition to any party, especially during summer. They can get expensive, though, and are often unoriginal or just not personalized enough. Making one from scratch makes a great ...

María de Lourdes Ortiz Zacarías swiftly cuts hundreds of strips of newsprint and colored crepe paper needed to make a piñata, soothed by Norteño music on the radio while measuring pieces by feel. “The ...

The colorful piñatas are made from clay pots or cardboard covered with paper cones stuck on with glue. Once the cones are dry, they are covered in colorful paper maché. Many of the piñatas used at ...

We visit a piñata making event to explore this cultural tradition. Piñata making is part of the annual celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month. We go to an event at Delta College where people ...