For the first time in nearly two decades, the charming Viva Piñatafranchise has a new release lined up. The first game in the creature taming and breeding series was developed by Rare and released in ...

The artist Roberto Benavidez is elevating the traditional piñata with his ornate creations. Credit... Supported by By Will Higginbotham Photographs and Video by Sasha Arutyunova The piñata, because it ...

The piñata is a ubiquitous aspect of Mexican culture. Yet how it got to be that way is somewhat of a mystery. Six years ago, my family set sail around the world from the beach town of Bucerías on ...

A piñata renaissance is flowering in Mexico, and its Michelangelo is a twenty-eight-year-old named Dalton Ávalos Ramírez. For their craftsmanship and raw wit, his piñatas have achieved special ...

If you choose to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the U.S., you absolutely must do it responsibly and respectfully. Honestly, the holiday is way more of a big deal to Americans than it is to Mexicans. The ...

In 2006, Microsoft development studio Rare surprised everyone when it delivered the innovative Viva Piñata as an Xbox 360 exclusive. With its colorful critters, surprisingly deep gameplay and near ...

Imagine spending a whole week sculpting a work of art. Then, just hours after it's finished, someone at a party whacks it to shreds with a stick. Such is the life of Romeo Gilberto Osorio, a San ...

The colorful paper creations have come to be a staple at children’s parties in the US, but some are pushing its boundaries A turquoise and silver body glistens, with variations of color that suggest ...