This past week the Spanish branch put on a fundraiser night of amazing food and entertainment - they are raising money for their youth to go on a trip to Nauvoo.
We ended up going home with two desserts because Clairana has officially learned how to participate in an auction.
We all had a great time and they had pinatas full of authentic candy.
Several songs and dances that have been shared for years - such a great learning experience.
Region - Michoacan
Reni came to sit with us for the evening.
Cabeza de Cochina - the hog head represents wealth and health for the family that is giving the offering.
Region - Yucatan
They also performed a song called La Llorona
Region - Veracruz
This song is deeply rooted in Mexican culture. It is about an Indigenous woman who murdered her own children, which she bore from a wealthy Spaniard, after he abandoned her. Her story is told to children to encourage them not to wander off in the dark and near bodies of water such as rivers and lakes alone.
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