Michoacan Fiesta

High in the mountains of Michoacan, the indigenous PureHigh in the mountains of Michoacan, the indigenous Purepecha peop... (more)

High in the mountains of Michoacan, the indigenous PureHigh in the mountains of Michoacan, the indigenous Purepecha people continue to practice their ancestral traditions. On the feast day of Corpus Christi, two men from each of the local towns are responsible for organizing a grand fiesta. Their intent is to build community and involve the young people, who see it as an opportunity for courting. Some of their current citizens were born north of the border but the old ways appeal even to the young American Mexicans. Meet the Ramirez family who have 3 children born in the United States but parents who speak only Purepecha and who adhere closely to the village traditions. pecha people continue to practice their ancestral traditions. On the feast day, Corpus Christi, two men from each of the local towns are responsible for organizing a grand fiesta. Their intent is to build community and involve the young people, who see it as an opportunity for courting. Some of their current citizens were born north of the border but the old ways appeal even to the young American Mexicans.. (less)