Sunday, December 13
La Gran Pastorela
Sunday, December 13 · 4-5 p.m. · San Miguel Chapel - The Oldest Church
- When
- Sunday, December 13 · 4-5 p.m.
- Where
- San Miguel Chapel - The Oldest Church401 Old Santa Fe Trail · Santa Fe, NM · 87501
- Good to know
About this event
Sunday December 13 ~ 4:00 pm. FREE
Los Pastores de Belen present
LA GRAN PASTORELA ~ AN ANNUAL CHRISTMAS EVENT
Los Pastores de Belén is a long-standing amateur community theater troupe in Belen, New Mexico, that performs the traditional Spanish-language Christmas shepherd's play known as La Gran Pastorela.
About the Tradition
The Play: La Gran Pastorela is a centuries-old New Mexico folk drama depicting shepherds traveling to see the Christ Child in Bethlehem.
The Plot: Shepherds overcome human weaknesses and battle the devil (El Demonio) with the guidance of the Archangel Michael (Arch Angel Miguel) before offering gifts to the newborn.
Music: The production is traditionally accompanied by historic New Mexico holiday music and villancicos.
History: The Belen troupe has been actively preserving and performing this cultural tradition since 1973(celebrating over 50 years of community performances). [
Listed by CitySpark: Santa Fe, NM, gathered by the Santa Fe events calendar.