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About
the Author:
Charlotte Bell is
a free-lance photographer. She has exhibited her photographs throughout the
United States and Mexico. It was through her fascination with the images in her
photographs of Holy Week that she began her research for this book. Her
exploration led her to the discovery of the santero (saint maker) of San
Miguel. Through his help and that of other organizers of the processions she
collected stories and history of the Holy Week events in the area leading back into
the 17th century.
The
Guide to Semana Santa
Learn
the "what" and "where" of the numerous
events taking place in San Miguel during
Holy Week with the author of
"THE" book about Easter in the area.
March
25 and 29
2:30 each day
Syndicato Recreo
#8
Lecture
Slide show
Maps
Timetables
Book signing
Great
for photographers!!
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico:
In
the high Sierra Madre Mountains of north central Mexico in the state of
Guanajuato is the 400-year-old colonial town of San Miguel de Allende. There is
little written history of the Holy Week events of long ago; most is told through
word of mouth. The customs. the processions and the statues tell the story. It
all began in the 1700s with Padre Luis Felipe Neri de Alfaro the visionary
priest of Atotonilco.
"My
purpose is to give you a glimpse into one piece of Mexico. I feel that our
southern neighbor is a barely discovered jewel with its intriguing
and complicated culture, rich history, and enormous natural beauty."
Written in both Spanish and English the book touches the heart and fascinates
the eye with exotic locations such as
a storeroom
filled with angels or the midnight procession of 5000 pilgrims carrying three shrouded statues
by candle light through the night. Included is the story of the santero (maker of religious statues) of the area. It illustrates his ancient
process and the lineage of santeros dating back hundreds of years to Spain. This
coffee table style book honors the traditions and people of central Mexico
For more on San Miguel de Allende: http://www.portalsanmiguel.com/
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