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This piece illustrates a person dancing the “Dance of the Little Old Men” with the traditional clothing , mask and cane that originates from the state of Michoacán, México thanks to the indigenous community of Purépecha.
The Danza de los Viejitos is an important part of the cultural heritage of the artist’s parents’ home state. It is a celebration of joy, the cycle of life, and the elderly who are respected and honored in the Mexican culture. This dance can be traced to pre-Hispanic times and was modified after the arrival of the Spanish in Mexico and is full of energy and humor.