The jamaica flower and tamarind are iconic ingredients in Mexico, but their history comes from a place much further away. In Jamaica and Tamarindo: Afro Tradition in the Heart of Mexico, we meet five people who explore African heritage in Mexico City, an identity that goes beyond the color of one's skin. EDUCATORS: <a href="https://b3592397-da31-4153-8c25-f195009d401f.filesusr.com/ugd/c90fc4_b02639c2839d4503a7cc80c09cb141a1.pdf?index=true" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Study Guide available to view/download here</a>. La flor de la jamaica y el tamarindo son ingredientes icónicos en México, pero su historia viene de un lugar mucho más lejano. En Jamaica y Tamarindo, conocemos a cinco personas para explorar el legado africano en México, una identidad que va más allá del color de la piel. Co-Presented by <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/eventive-static/c9d97bd2a37809c6e033fb5e515b19e3.jpg">

Jamaica & Tamarindo: Afro Tradition in the Heart of Mexico

Danzas AfromexicanasEste video documenta cuatro danzas afromexicanas tradicionales de la Costa Chica de Oaxaca, México.&nbsp;Realizado y narrado por&nbsp;Israel Reyes Larrea, fundador de la organización no lucrativa AFRICA (Alianza para el Fortalecimiento de las Regiones Indígenas y las Comunidades Africanas). Incluye Danza Los Diablos, Toro de Petate, La Tortuga y Sones de Artesa. [Sólo en México y EEUU]Este documental es parte del programa Nuestras Raíces Africanas, co-presentado con Estrellas de Esperanza. Afro-Mexican DancesFresh of the press, this short video documents four traditional Afro-Mexican dances from the Costa Chica in the Mexican state of Oaxaca from the perspective of a local community leader.&nbsp;Directed and narrated by Israel Reyes Larrea, founder of the non-profit AFRICA (Alliance for Strengthening of Indigenous Regions and African Communities). This documentary is part of the program AfroMexico, co-presented by Estrellas de Esperanza. [Available in Mexico &amp; USA] Co-Presented by ﻿<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/eventive-static/d8065c691f05c413733acafd07a64f9a.jpg"> ﻿

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