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In the America's with David Yetman

Cuetzalan - The Celebration of San Francisco

Hosted by research social scientist David Yetman, explore the landscapes, peoples and history of North and South America — from the coldest towns in Canada to the tropical islands of the Caribbean.

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Cuetzalan - The Celebration of San Francisco

Season 3 Episode 309 | 26m 46s | CC

Five hundred years ago, Franciscan priests journeyed to the remote city of Cuetzalan in Puebla State. The region was fertile for evangelizing, an urban area of Aztecs and Totonacans who supported a vibrant culture. The traditions and languages continue today in a town that venerates its fiestas and the ancient rituals they perpetuate, especially the acrobatic, airborne voladores.

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