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Shining Crafts at the 38th National Copper Fair in Michoacán
The
people of Michoacán are experts at the elaboration of copper artifacts. They
were given this gift by their ancestors who learned the trade of producing
beautiful works of art made from hammered, chiseled, embossed, and silver
copper.
It is no coincidence that it was the hands of the people of
this community that created the cauldron which held the Olympic flame during
the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City.
You can enjoy art, culture, history, and traditions and
watch these elements come together during the 38th National Copper Festival in
Santa Clara del Cobre (near Patzcuaro),
Michoacán. The event will take place from August 3rd through the 17th. More
than five thousand skilled artisans will participate in the elaboration and
sale of their craft.
Visitors will be able to enjoy special exhibitions in which
the elaboration process of varied copper artifacts, such as flower vases,
candle holders, containers, fancy platters and copper jewelry, is followed
closely. The festival will also allow visitors to experience the traditional
dances, events and cuisine of the lovely state of Michoacán.
