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Food, Music, Dance, Arts & Crafts from Mexico | Periscope

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Food, Music, Dance, Arts & Crafts from Mexico | Periscope
Episode 14
Seira's performance was a great success and created many new admirers of this traditional dance form. Along with Seira's dancing, people in Columbia were able to taste food, listen to music, and see...
Folk Dance Group Performs for the Community | Periscope

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Folk Dance Group Performs for the Community | Periscope
Episode 12
Recently, Seira's church formed a folk dance group, under the instruction of Jose Maria. Jose had also just moved to the United States from Mexico. With Jose's assistance, the church found many people...
Children in Mexico Learn Folk Dances Early | Periscope

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Children in Mexico Learn Folk Dances Early | Periscope
Episode 11
In Mexico, many children begin dance instruction in school at a very young age. Seira performed the dances during festivals and holidays, such as Cinco de Mayo, a popular celebration in Mexico. Seira...
Seira Came from Veracruz, Mexico | Periscope

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Seira Came from Veracruz, Mexico | Periscope
Episode 10
Seira moved to South Carolina from the state of Veracruz, Mexico. In Veracruz, she developed an interest in music and art at a very young age. Her parents encouraged her to take piano and art lessons...
Seira: Folk Dancer | Periscope

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Seira: Folk Dancer | Periscope
Episode 9
Seira has made many new friends and has adjusted well to her new home in South Carolina, but she misses the people and culture of Mexico. She introduces her new friends to her Hispanic heritage by...
Seira: Folk Dancer | Periscope

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Seira: Folk Dancer | Periscope
Episode 8
Seira and her family moved to South Carolina from Mexico four years ago. She left behind many friends and family members. At 13 years old, she realized that it would be a challenge to adjust to her...
Hispanic Customs & Traditions | Periscope

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Hispanic Customs & Traditions | Periscope
Episode 6
A person does not have to be born in Latin America or Spain to be considered Hispanic. Hispanic customs and traditions, such as language, music and dress, can be passed down from one generation to...
Hispanic People Share the Spanish Language | Periscope

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Hispanic People Share the Spanish Language | Periscope
Episode 5
The customs and traditions of Hispanic people vary depending on their cultural background. During the conquest of Latin America, the language and customs of Spain mixed with those of Native American...