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In the America's with David Yetman
Hawaii's Big Island: The Volcano's Gift
Host David Yetman climbs over lava flows to observe new lands emerging from the ocean.
Day of the Dead: A Mexican Celebration
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.
Day of the Dead: A Mexican Celebration
Season 1 Episode 101 | 26m 46s | CC
Many Native American groups in pre-Conquest Mexico celebrated one day each year when their deceased ancestors would return to visit them—El Día de los Muertos. This ancient tradition has become the state of Oaxaca’s most important celebration. Parades, home altars, and gaily-decorated graves welcome back the dead. The custom has spread throughout Mexico and even to Los Angeles and Tucson.
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