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The Way of Sorrows in Atotonilco By Jesús Ibarra Via Crucis in Atotonilco Reenacting the Via Crucis is a Good Friday tradition in many parts of Mexico, a prayerful meditation on Christ’s suffering and death.

The Shrine of Atotonilco has its own representation of the Via Crucis that has been performed for 25 years. About 30 residents of Atotonilco and nearby communities take part, most of them young people who have found in the activity a way of recreation and approach to religion.

International puppeteers pull strings in San Miguel By Krishna Villena  Every year at Easter time, San Miguel’s Festival de Títeres (puppet festival) presents free shows at the Jardín, Bellas Artes and Teatro Ángela Peralta

Sacred Encounters By Jesús Ibarra Perhaps no other religious celebration in San Miguel de Allende contains such a magical mixture of joy and solemnity as the centuries-old Semana Santa (Easter) traditions.

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Community Hospice San Miguel reaches out to children By Carol Schmidt A father who leaves for the US to work, a mother who dies in childbirth, a favorite sister who leaves home to marry, a brother who is killed in an accident—these experiences affect young children. They, too, suffer and often have no idea what is happening with their emotions and what to do about their grief.

Art A window to the divine By Mary Jane Miller For centuries, icons have been painted in the quiet surroundings of monasteries. Now you, too, can have this unique and wonderful experience. La Soledad Monastery will host this five-day workshop.

Music Tribute to Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye By David Garza Vudu Chile invite you for a night of magic, fun and inspiration, so get your soul shoes on and be ready to have fun !

Dance African dances full of vitality By Jennifer Hofmann Teatro Santa Ana presents African traditional dance, drum and song at its exhilarating best, performed by Samba Diop of Senegal and France.

Home and Decoration / Food & Wine El bajo fondo: A garden of earthly delights By Lulu Torbet Unexpected culinary pleasures await you in El bajo fondo, at Zacateros 19.

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