On Friday and Saturday evening June 18 and 19 Casa Michoacan hosted traditional Michoacan music and dancing at the Beer Gardens on Navy Pier with a special presentation by the group P'indekuecha. Around 50 people gathered at the picnic tables to listen to the music and talk, and many couples took to the dance floor. Many people walking along the pier also stopped to enjoy the music and watch the couples dance. Michoacan, a region in Mexico, is known as the “soul of Mexico” and literally means “place of fishermen,” referring to the many lakes. Michoacan is also known for its majestic mountains with sacred fir trees and the beautiful arrival of the Monarch butterflies in the winter. Casa Michoacan gave out monarch butterfly pins for attendees to wear to show their support of the event and the organization. Check out the Chicago Cultural Alliance calendar to find more Casa Michoacan events!
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