El lenguaje de la cocina y su impacto social | Anita Cortez | TEDxLa Antigua
Anita no nació para conformarse… ella nació para volar.
En esta charla les quiere compartir un pedacito de su vida… No fue fácil, pero con curiosidad, ganas de aprender y mucho trabajo, descubrió que todos tenemos alas… aunque a veces no podamos verlas.Comenzó vendiendo frutas en las calles y preguntando: “¿Cómo se dice esto?” Así aprendió inglés. Así empezó a soñar en grande. También descubrió que la cocina no solo llena el estómago… la cocina une, sana y crea recuerdos. Hoy sigue aprendiendo, sigue soñando y sigue invitando a otros a volar con ella.
Si tú también crees que todos merecemos una oportunidad, este mensaje es para ti.Anita es una destacada instructora culinaria de San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala, reconocida por su habilidad para enseñar cocina tradicional guatemalteca. Desde 2014, ha dirigido el Mayan Kitchen Cooking Class, ubicado cerca de los muelles centrales de San Pedro, ofreciendo a viajeros la oportunidad de aprender y sumergirse en la cultura maya a través de la gastronomía.Además de su labor educativa, Anita es una líder comunitaria comprometida con el empoderamiento de las mujeres locales. Ha establecido una cooperativa de tejedoras que apoya a más de 25 madres solteras en su localidad, proporcionándoles ingresos y fortaleciendo la economía local.
heyciara.comSu dedicación y pasión por preservar y compartir la cultura maya han dejado una impresión duradera en quienes participan en sus clases, ofreciendo una experiencia auténtica y enriquecedora en el corazón del Lago Atitlán. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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