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PARACHICO DANCE – MEXICO

PARACHICO DANCE, MEXICO

Performed mainly during the “Great Feast Festivity” is a Central American dance style known as Parachico. This “festive” dance is said to have originated in Mexico in a state known as Chiapas. This dance is performed in honour of local patron saints, Black Christ of Esquipulas, Saint Anthony Abbott, and Saint Sebastian. Furthermore, this dance […]

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JARABE TAPATIO DANCE – MEXICO

JARABE TEPATIO DANCE, MEXICO

“The Mexican Hat Dance” is the sobriquet given to this Central American dance style known as Jarabe Tapatio. This ‘hat dance’ is said to have originated from Mexico, and is also popular in countries such as Cuba, Peru, and Dominica Republic. Apparently, this dance was initially performed by female couples only, so as to avoid direct […]

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