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Fiesta de San Mateo, September 21

 Series

Scope and Contents

A celebration of the patron Saint Matthew and the first fruits harvest. Zacualpan, Guerrero is known for its remarkable pre-Columbian style pottery. These slides document the musicians, dance, procession, food, religious folk art, ephemeral decorations, church, fireworks display, and other traditions associated with this festival.

These slides are housed in LSF Container BB.

A descriptive narrative of these slides is found on audiocassettes #11 side B, which is housed in LSF Container RR.

Dates

  • Creation: September 21

Repository Details

Part of the Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin Repository

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