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Xipe Totec |
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Xipe TotecPre-Columbian god of spring and new vegetation who was venerated by the Toltecs and Aztecs. Xipe Totec is also the patron of precious metals. He is always depicted in art wearing a freshly flayed skin, representing the “new skin” that covers the earth in spring. In the second ritual month of the Aztec calendar, priests sacrificed human victims by removing their hearts or shooting them with arrows, flayed the bodies, and put on the skins, which were dyed yellow and called “golden clothes.” How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Following the walk, which was organized by the city of San Gabriel, the walkers, including Los Pobladores 200, the settlers' descendants, were treated to a multicultural celebration that included birthday cake, food and performances from a variety of groups, including the Xipe Totec Aztec Indian Dancers, Mariachi Oro Angelino and Understanding Principals Gospel Choir. Entertainment will include a special performance of "Charlotte's Web" by the Laguna Playhouse; traditional dances by Xipe Totec Danzantes Aztecas; Native American music, dance and storytelling by noted performer Arley Washington; and performances by the UCLA Chinese Ensemble and UCLA's award-winning Awaken a Cappella. Stage will feature a variety of cultural entertainment including performances by the Laguna Beach Playhouse, Long Beach Shakespeare Company's "Bard in the Yard," noted Native American performer Arley Washington, the Xipe Totec Danzantes Aztecas and Sakai Flamenco dancers. |
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