Institute of Texan Cultures
ITC explores South Texas Hispanic folklore legends
(Sept. 5, 2002)--Have you ever been too scared to sleep with the lights off? The lights will be on when the infamous "bogeyman" comes to life at the Institute of Texan Cultures (ITC), with the help of Hispanic folklore artist and storyteller Xavier Garza in "Los Cucuis: Hispanic Folklore of South Texas" on display from Sept. 17 through Nov.10 in the Photo Gallery. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
La Llorona, El Diablo en El Baile and Los Missionary Train Tracks are just some of the legends featured through the use of tabloid newspaper pages and folkloric art boxes throughout Hispanic Heritage Month. The name "El Cucui" (pronounced "koo-KOO-ee") is often used to describe many supernatural imaginary beings in Hispanic folklore. The stories of los cucuis tend to have a moral to them, all too often scaring children into being good and warning them of the misfortune that will come should they disobey their parents.
ITC, one of the three campuses of the University of Texas at San Antonio, is an educational center concerned with the history and diverse cultures of Texas. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., ITC is located in downtown San Antonio. Admission is $5 for adults; $2 for children (ages 3-12); $3 for seniors (age 65+) and military with I.D.; and free for UTSA students and staff with UTSACard and children (age 2 and under).
For more information, call (210) 458-2300 or visit the Institute
of Texan Cultures Web site.
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ITC explores South Texas Hispanic folklore legends
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