Where Did Pastorela Originate?

Pastorelas originated in Italy about 1223 when Saint Francis of Assisi had the idea of representing the Birth of Jesus in a Nativity scene. The religious purpose was to propagate the Christian faith by instructing illiterate peasants in the Christmas story.

Who invented Pastorela?

Pastorelas can be traced back to the 16th Century when Franciscan monks leveraged the strong artistic culture of the Mexica people in Tenochtitlan to evangelize them by incorporating Christian ideals into their performance tradition.

What does a Pastorela represent?

A Pastorela is a play performed around Christmas that recreates the nativity scene from the bible and the birth of baby Jesus. Children from around Mexico participate in Pastorelas by acting, singing, and dancing.

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