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Pre-Hispanic History

During the Pre-Colonial era, the Tarascan kingdom engaged in conflict with the Aztecs. The Tarascan kingdom expanded through conquest. However, many avoided conquest and bloodshed and, in order to maintain their freedom, exchanged goods and resources such as metal with the Tarascan kingdom.

Culture (Continued)
Purepecha today celebrates many holidays. One of the most popular holidays celebrated by the purepecha is the Day Of The Dead or “Día De Los Muertos”. While it is celebrated throughout Mexico in the same way, Purepechans celebrate slightly differently. On November 1st and 2nd, family members take part in all-night vigils at the graves of their loved ones. Purépecha believe that the souls of the dead watch over their living relatives on the Day of the Dead.

In the town of San Juan Nuevo Parangaricutiro, which is a Purepecha town, unmarried men will dance the Dance of the Cúrpites. The dance is used to help the man express their masculinity and court their sweetheart. The dance is celebrated during the Christian holiday of Epiphany.

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