Tres Cuentos Misteriosos
Organization/Library: |
Santa Fe Public Library |
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Date/Time |
Saturday April 8 at 1 pm. |
Library location: |
6599 Jaguar Dr. |
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Event/Program information |
The hour-long program includes a traditional northern New Mexico cuento (folk-tale), El Baile de los Tecolotes (The Dance of the Owls), as well as a short chiste (joke) entitled Una para ti, una para mi (One for you, One for me), and a modern cuento entitled Mujer de Maiz (Corn Woman) by Geraldine Lawson. The cuentos are presented bilingually, Mujer de Maiz is the story of Maria Juana, a humble and spiritual woman, and her simple-minded but trusted helper Panfilo. As Maria Juana grows the best corn in the village, her neighbors become very suspicious, and fearful that she is in league with the Devil. Their ignorance leads them to aggressive action, but Panfilo saves the day. Many variations of Una para ti exist, but all involve a dark night and a camposanto. In the version presented by Teatro Paraguas, two frightened and repentant drunkards flee for their lives. El Baile de los Tecolotes involves a traveling merchant who seeks shelter for the night with two old women who live in a small house in the country. But he has no rest that night, which involves magic powder, dancing owls, and a ferocious cat. Although the cuentos contain a moral message (as all cuentos do) they are humorous and suitable for an all-ages audience. The cuentos are presented bilingually with music and audience participation. |
Event Contact Number |
(505)955-6837 |
Library “Calendar of Events” Web address |