Twenty-two Indigenous dancers move as one in a circle with a man dancing in the middle. They call him “el general.” Lazaro Arvizu has dedicated his life to promoting Danza Azteca, a spiritual ...

In a country known for its vibrant cultural tapestry, Mexico’s identity is as diverse as its people. Among the many threads that make up this fabric, the Afro-descendant populations played a ...

Mexican American families are gathering to honor their ancestors with altars, marigolds and sugar skulls on Dia de los Muertos — the Day of the Dead.

Cheyenne’s annual Día de los Muertos city-wide celebration is back and bigger than ever, with celebrations having already begun in the capital city. Day of the Dead is a traditional Mexican holiday ...

BailaMe Academy dancers wait to take the stage for their performance during a Dia de los Muertos Family Day celebration at ...

Vol. 66, No. 3, Constructing Meaningful Dialogue on Difference: Feminism and Postmodernism in Anthropology and the Academy. Part 2 (Jul., 1993), pp. 149-158 (10 pages) This article examines the danza ...

Vendors selling textiles and crafts lined the perimeter, while the smell of smoke and tortillas rose out of food trucks. Some community members sought respite in the shady fringes of the park. Others ...