Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 10/27/2024
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11 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM, and 3:30 PM: Dance Performances by Grupo los Tecuanes
The name of the Danza de los Tecuanes (Dance of the Jaguar) is rooted in the Mixtec understanding of the duality of life and death and the fight of good against evil. The Danza de los Viejitos (Dance of the Old Men) is a humorous dance featuring dancers colorfully dressed as old men.
2:30 PM: The Xoloitzcuintli: Ancient Dog Breed to Movie Celebrity
NMAI folklorist Cynthia Vidaurri presents a talk on the xoloitzcuintli, commonly referred to as the Mexican hairless, an ancient dog breed that is deeply engrained in the culture and cosmologies of Mexico’s original peoples. These dogs were believed to be companions in life and in the afterlife, guiding souls to their final resting place. The character Dante in the Disney/Pixar animated film Coco introduced xolos to people outside Mexico and became a fan favorite. The breed was on the verge of extinction but has made a dramatic comeback, and today is recognized as a symbol of Mexico.
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