On this new episode of Baja Window to the South, hosts Olga Sánchez de la Vega and Scott Koenig went to one of Tijuana’s most iconic places such as Casa de la Cultura (House of Culture) at Colonia Altamira where we learned all about its transformation throughout its history.

For example, in the early 70s it was declared Cultural Heritage of the State and in 1929 when it was inaugurated it was first a school named Álvaro Obregón. In 1945, it was a military school and, during World War II, radio equipment was set up here in order to intercept allies and axis messages.

Another interesting fact about this auditorium is that it was the venue for Baja California’s Constitutional Congress because it was declared a federal entity of Mexico in 1953, as it stopped being a northern territory. Besides, several international and national stars have presented themselves on its stage, such as first actor Ignacio López Tarso, who celebrated his 97th birthday right here.

On the gastronomic segment, the main dish was ant eggs, better known as escamoles, prepared by Chef José Sparza of the prestigious restaurant Cien Años.

During this dish’s preparation, Chef Sparza used butter, onion and guacamole and totopos (deep fried chips) to eat it. The cook emphasized the importance in knowing how and with what to mix the escamoles, since it is easy to lose their flavor.

On the “Baja Bound” segment, a very important topic for American citizens was discussed: car insurance. Especially for those who cross frequently from the US to Mexico or vice versa.

According to entrepreneur, Geoff Hill, when you cross the border your insurance coverage stops working. Usually, US companies only cover a short distance or in case of theft, but none of them offer liability in Mexico. That’s where Baja Bound comes in, who are a broker for 2 different companies, the first one in Guanajuato and the second one in Mexico City.

Meanwhile, the president of Fundación Castro Limón, Cleofas Arreola, came back to the program once more to promote the Baja en Valle contest, which will take place on June 2. The goal of this event is to achieve the goal of the “Baja Con Quimio” (Baja With Chemo) campaign which is obtaining, at least, 1,000 chemotherapies.

The foundation is currently preparing a fashion show to raise funds and models from Tijuana, Mexicali, Ensenada, and San Diego will model incredible attires including Bloomingdale’s. Everything that is raised will be allocated for children’s chemotherapies since, according to Arreola, a child has to receive approximately 130 chemotherapies in one year, and they are currently taking care of 67 children.

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