First Friday AUGUST 5th at 7:00 p.m.

Rosalia de Aragon as 

 La Llorona 

 "The Wailing Woman"

a Chautauqua presentation courtesy of New Mexico Humanities  & New Mexico Dept. of Cultural Affairs

  

     La Llorona, the wailing woman, is a traditional Hispanic ghost tale that has been told for centuries and in many, many variations.  Rosalie de Aragon brings to life La Llorona in this interactive Chautauqua presentation with music, dance and storytelling that captures the essence of Spanish Colonial heritage and traditions of the Southwest.

     An 18th-century La Llorona tale from Santa Fe, N.M., tells of La Llorona being a tormented spirit who appears at night wandering, shrieking and searching. She yearns for those who dare to go out at night alone.

     The audience will meet La Llorona as a young woman and experiences her transition into a supernatural being who never dies.  This program promises to be interesting for all ages.  The audience may ask La Llorona questions and are invited to volunteer to help bring the story to life.              

      As an actor and singer, De Aragon has dedicated her career to preserving the songs and dichos (stories) of her heritage.  She has toured her performances through the U.S.  De Argon can be seen in films and television productions.  Her one-woman performances are captivating and critically acclaimed.  La Llorona is her most popular performance, being an audience favorite to the past 14 years.

(depiction on pinterest)

       

 

      Join us at the library for an entertaining and informative evening.  Refreshments will follow the performance.