An Aztec dance in the square near the large cathedral in Mexico City.
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Traditional Mexican Dance
hey guy have u guy read the Domitila " A Cinderella Tale from the Mexican Tradition"?
if u read these story tell me about this story and ur oponion.
Haven’t read it sorry, but I do like the original version from the Grim Brothers…
What are some mexican traditions or special things about mexico?
Don’t give white flowers (they symbolize death). Also, thumbs up is kind of the equivalent of flipping the bird.
Traditional Mexican Dance : Combining traditional Mexican Dance Moves
Learn how to combine moves for traditional Mexican dancing in this free instructional video dance lesson.
Expert: Aleli Montano
Bio: Aleli Montano holds a BFA in Dance from the Boston Conservatory and joined Donna Sternberg and Dancers in Santa Monica in 2006.
Filmmaker: Nili Nathan
Duration : 0:3:45
What are some Mexican traditions used during a wedding ceremony and at the reception?
http://www.weddingdetails.com/lore/mexican.cfm
Traditional Mexican Dance : Turning & Spotting in Traditional Mexican Dance
Learn basic turning and spotting moves for traditional Mexican dancing in this free instructional video dance lesson.
Expert: Aleli Montano
Bio: Aleli Montano holds a BFA in Dance from the Boston Conservatory and joined Donna Sternberg and Dancers in Santa Monica in 2006.
Filmmaker: Nili Nathan
Duration : 0:3:41
Is there an italian tradition similar to the mexican quincianera?
like when a young girl enters woman hood n stuff
No, there’s no nationwide "rites of passage" in Italy, neither for young boys nor for young girls.
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Angel Mio – Santiago Jimenez Jr with Los Cenzontles 2001
The enormously successful Cuatro Maestros Touring Festival was a music and dance performance festival by 4 celebrated elder master folk artists representing their respective Mexican and Mexican-American regional traditions accompanied by members of their own groups as well as youth group Los Cenzontles. The Cuatro Maestros Touring Festival created quite a stir in seven California cities including the California Plaza, Los Angeles, presented by Grand Performances; Cal State University Sacramento; Arte Americas, Fresno; Mexican Heritage Plaza, San Jose; Cal State University Monterey Bay; the City of San Fernando; the Julia Morgan Theater, Berkeley.
The traditions represented, rural in their origins, have made a tremendous contribution to the richness of Mexican music. This Touring Festival is a unique opportunity to learn personally about these traditions and the cultures from which they arose as well as celebrate their passing to new generations of artists. Each of these celebrated four regional elder masters learned his tradition in a family setting and is now passing them on to future generations.
The artists presented were: Santiago Jimenez Jr. and his Tex-Mex conjunto, Julian Gonzalez with traditional mariachi; Atilano Lopez and Alma Purepecha, and Andres Vega Delfin and Mono Blanco with the Son Jarocho.
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Does anyone know of Mexican wedding traditions that I can incorporate into my wedding/ reception?
My fiance’s mother is 100% mexican which makes hime 50% Mexican. I’d like to include some sort of Mexican tradition into our wedding this fall, but I don’t want to go as far a a pinata. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
you could have a marachi band. which is traditional for all mexican celebrations
you could also purchase coins …
The Thirteen Gold Coins (Trece monedas de oro)
The madrina de arras holds the 13 coins the bridegroom presents to the bride. The coins, or arrhea, was a Roman custom of breaking gold or silver, one half to be kept by the woman and the other half by the man, as a pledge of marriage.
The groom gives the bride thirteen gold coins as a symbol of his unquestionable trust and confidence. He pledges that he places all of his goods into her care and safekeeping. Acceptance by the bride means taking that trust and confidence unconditionally with total dedication and prudence.
The custom of the coins originated in Spain. Thirteen gold coins (arras) are given to the bride by the bridegroom, signifying he will support her. Often presented in ornate boxes or gift trays, this represents the brides dowry and holds good wishes for prosperity. These coins become a part of their family heirloom.
The number 12 represents Christ and his 12 apostles. The coins are presented to the priest by a friend or relative (usually the purchaser). The priest then blesses the coins and hands them to the bride who places them in the groom’s cupped hands at the beginning of the ceremony. The coins are then placed on a tray and handed to an assistant to be held until later in the ceremony. Near the end of the ceremony the box and coins are given to the priest who places the coins in the box and hands them to the groom.
The groom will then pour the coins into the bride’s cupped hands and places the box on top. This represent his giving her control as his mistress of all his worldly goods. (Sometimes their hands are tied with a ribbon for this portion of the ceremony.)
another tradition is the lazo … if your fiance is catholic or his family is this is really traditional and important
The Lasso (El lazo)
As part of the ceremony to symbolize unity, a large loop of rosary beads or a lasso (cord) is placed in a figure eight shape around the necks of the couple after they have exchanged their vows. It also is beautiful when made of entwined orange blossoms (which symbolize fertility and happiness). A double rosary lasso may also be given by one set of the parents and may be blessed with holy water three times in honor of the trinity.
A special person/couple places the lasso around the shoulders of the bride and groom, groom’s shoulder’s first. The lasso may also be tied around their wrists. The couple wears the lasso throughout the remainder of the service. (The loop is symbolic of their love which should bind the couple together everyday as they equally share the responsibility of marriage for the rest of their lives.)
At the end of the ceremony, the lasso is removed by either the couple which placed the lasso on the couple, or the priest. The lasso is given to the Bride as a memento of her becoming the mistress of the groom’s heart and home.
best wishes!
Traditional Mexican Dance : Traditional Mexican Dance Steps
Learn the basic steps for traditional Mexican dancing in this free instructional video dance lesson.
Expert: Aleli Montano
Bio: Aleli Montano holds a BFA in Dance from the Boston Conservatory and joined Donna Sternberg and Dancers in Santa Monica in 2006.
Filmmaker: Nili Nathan
Duration : 0:2:24