Performing in front of an audience is an exhilarating experience for our students, one that showcases months of their hard work and dedication. She said her students were especially impressed with the painstaking authenticity of the professional company's music, choreography, and costumes. Mendoza-Garcia added that seeing the performance was especially important for the members of her group who have not been exposed to Mexican folklorico dances. Now in its fourth year, the annual event brings to life the centuries-old traditions, customs, and culture of Mexico. It also includes a traditional processional in which audience members reenact Mary and Joseph's search to find lodging in Bethlehem.
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