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This special edition of “The Vigil of the Little Angels” in P’urhepecha and Spanish was sponsored by the Secretary of Tourism of Michoacán. The tradition of Day of the Dead in
Mexico
has been declared a “Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity” by UNESCO.
“The Vigil of the Little Angels” narrates how children celebrate the ancestral tradition of Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) on the
island
of
Janitzio
located in the state of Michoacán, México. It describes a celebration on the morning of November 1st. In an atmosphere of silent devotion, mother and siblings gather to remember, with love and tenderness, the little children who have passed away. During the ritual, loved ones present the “little angels” with their favorite toys, food, drinks, and snacks.
“This is without a doubt one of the richest assets of
Mexico
’s culture, full of history and tradition, deeply rooted in the idiosyncrasies of its people,” said Mary Andrade.
This book includes a poem by Spanish poet Julie Sopetran.
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