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SUMMARY:Ballet Folklorico de Chicago presents Tradiciones de Navidad
DESCRIPTION:► DATE:  Saturday\, December 20\, 2025  TIME:  05:00 p.m.\n► Copernicus Center Doors Open:  3:30 p.m. • Theater Doors Open 4:00 p.m.\n► All ages welcome\n \nBallet Folklorico de Chicago is thrilled to invite you to our next edition of Tradiciones de México! This event is our yearly Pastorela. You may be wondering\, what is a Pastorela? It’s a beloved Mexican tradition that retells the story of the Nativity\, featuring key biblical characters and even animals\, performed in the joyful weeks leading up to Christmas. In Mexico\, Pastorelas are presented each December before students begin their holiday break. It is a time to gather with family and friends to celebrate faith\, humor\, and community.\nBallet Folklorico de Chicago proudly continues this tradition with our own special touches\, infusing it with creativity\, laughter\, and vibrant folkloric dance performances from regions across Mexico.\n📅 Event Date: Saturday\, December 20\, 2025
📍 Location: Copernicus Center
🕛 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM \nAbout Ballet Folklorico de Chicago:
Ballet Folklorico de Chicago is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and celebrating Mexican culture through dance. We provide affordable\, high-quality artistic instruction rooted in the diverse Indigenous\, African\, and European influences that shape Mexican folkloric dance.\nOur mission is to nurture cultural pride\, support youth education\, and invest in our community’s future. Each year\, we award college scholarships\, create leadership opportunities for our students\, and offer accessible performances and tuition so that everyone can participate. Through the arts\, we uplift our community and inspire future generations to embrace their heritage with pride.
URL:https://gatewaytheater.org/event/ballet-folklorico-de-chicago-presents-tradiciones-de-navidad/
LOCATION:Gateway Theater\, 5216 W. Lawrence Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60630\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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