Undefeated by the Aztecs and Spanish conquistadors (until a smallpox epidemic introduced by the Spaniards decimated a large portion of the population), the Purepechas are now fighting against cartel-sponsored lumber thieves in Cheran, Michoacan. Once again, the Purepecha’s relentless fighting spirit is repelling unwanted visitors from their land.
Archive for the Purepecha Category
A Purepecha Documentary
Posted in Purepecha on March 30, 2011 by writing up in rioBrilliant Soil: The Dream of a Purepecha Woman for her Land to Shine Again
“Herlinda, an indigenous Purepecha potter, is one of the few artisans in her community who uses alternative lead-free glazes. Having achieved safer and healthier living conditions for her family, she faces the difficult task of finding a market for her impressive pieces.”
Brilliant Soil – documentary trailer from Galatea | bulbo on Vimeo.
Purepecha Photo Stream
Posted in Purepecha on January 7, 2011 by writing up in rioA stream of colorful Purepechan photographs by Teyacapan. Includes images of everyday life, traditional clothing, and old postcards of small towns in the Mexican state of Michoacán.
Painting Tingüindín
Posted in Purepecha on December 20, 2010 by writing up in rio
East Dallas Times reports on Purepechan-American artist Alfonso Estrada.
Pelota Purepecha
Posted in Purepecha on February 28, 2010 by writing up in rioThe next game I will learn: Uarhukua Chanakua or Pelota Purepecha. Hockey played with a fireball.
Purepecha Colors
Posted in Purepecha on February 23, 2010 by writing up in rioGlances of Purepecha celebrations in Patzcuaro, Michoacan (December 2009).
Purepechas en Chicago
Posted in Film, Purepecha on February 17, 2010 by writing up in rioUn video corto mostrando como la comunidad Purepecha de Chicago lucha por conservar su cultura y idioma.
