Meseta Purepecha: Padrinos

[AMI...@aol.com]

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The closest definition I can come up with for "padrino" would be "godfather" or "godmother". The only thing is that there are so many things in Mexico that cannot be defined because of its 4 dimensional cultural attributes. In this case, to be a padrino of something or someone can easily snowball and become its own monster. As Martha Stewart would say, "It's a good thing." It is always an honor to be asked to be a padrino, and it also allows us, as foreigners, to know where we stand in people's minds and attitudes towards us. One can be asked to be a padrino of a wedding cake, a wedding dress, the rings, the pinata, the food for a huge event, etc.... The list could go on.

Recently, Jenell and I were asked to be "padrinos de generacion" (god parents of the 6th grade graduating class). We were thrilled! Of course, we needed to go to the experts to find out what to do and what was appropriate. As padrinos we were to buy inexpensive gifts for 37 graduates, and we were to sit at the head table with the village mayor and other important leaders of the village and school. What an honor!!

Unfortunately, the date of the graduation fell on July 4th. We were in Texas during that day. We fulfilled our obligation as best we could. We bought school supplies for each and every one; a "suttle" hint to continue their education, which many do not do. We also included a photo frame or photo album because each student has their own, individual padrino, and they would need a place to put their favorite photos of them with their padrinos. As you can see there can be several layers of padrinos for one event. This assures that all the basis are covered, and they get more gifts.

Charlie and Sharon representing us at graduation:

note our gifts on the table

Luckily, Charlie and Sharon are in Angahuan. They were able to represent us in our absence. Before leaving, the parents of the students told me that, upon our return, they wanted to host a party to honor us thank us for being their padrinos. We are so excited that God has given us such an amount of favor that people feel comfortable to include us in on important events in the village.

Cultural dances are very common at graduations

Let me mention real quick that one can be asked to be the padrino of tequila - one we quickly and nicely reject. Yes, even at a 6th grade graduation!?!

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[Francisco Moreno]

 Hello, we are having our annual P'urhepecha Festival in Los Angeles, CA
September 19 & 20, 12 to 9 pm.
Plaza Mexico
3100 E. Imperial Hwy.
Lynwood, CA 90262
 
Please check flyer atacheed.
 
 
INVITAMOS A TODOS AL FESTIVAL P'URHEPECHA 09 EN LOS ANGELES,CA
SEPTIEMBRE 19 Y 20 DE 12 DEL MEDIO DIA A LAS 9 PM.
PLAZA MEXICO
3100 E. IMPERIAL HWY.
LYNWOOD, CA
90262
 
POR FAVOR VEAN EL VOLANTE ADJUNTO.
 
MUCHAS GRACIAS, LOS ESPERAMOS.
 
PACO MORENO
COORD. GENERAL
213 507 1725
 
 

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From: AMI...@aol.com
Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:03:11 -0400
Subject: {O-P} Meseta Purepecha: Padrinos
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[cruz...@sbcglobal.net]

hi Francisco i have a question for you, I'm not sure if you can answer it but the flyer it states the festivies would start on 9/15? would there also be "Purepecha" events that day as well or just the mexico independence ceremony  thank you P- --- On Thu, 9/3/09, Francisco Moreno <fmdigit...@hotmail.com> wrote:

[Ninfa Quiroz]

Felicidades por su extraordinario trabajo en promover y fomenter la Cultura Purepecha.

 

Ninfa.

 

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[Francisco Moreno]

On Sept. 15 Michoacan is the special guest of the Grito ceremony, we are going to present music and dances from Michoacan right before the Grito. And the actual Michoacan festivities are :
 
Friday 18 at 73510 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA (Civic Center Park). 6 to 9 pm.
Saturday 19 & Sunday 19 at 3100 E. Imperial Hwy. Lynwood, CA 90262, Plaza Mexico.
12 to 8 pm.
If you need more info, please call me at 213 507 1725
 
Thank You
 
Francisco Moreno.
General Coordinator.
 

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Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:27:17 -0700
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[Francisco Moreno]

Gracias Ninfa.
 
Si vives cerca los esperamos.
 
Francisco Moreno
213 507 1725
 

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Subject: {O-P} Re: Festival P'urhepecha 09, Invitados Todos, Everybody cordially invited to P'urhe-Fest 09 in L.A.

Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:10:47 -0700
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