Mexican traditional attire exhibition opens in El Centro
Karina Bazarte
EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA) – The City of El Centro officially opened the Mexican Traditional Attire and Haute Couture Exhibition.
Each dress in this exhibit comes from different places in Mexico and now they are on display in the City of El Centro.
“We want to promote the image of Mexico, promote Mexican culture, the knowledge of Mexican culture and also understand the great contributions of people of Mexican origin and their contributions here and also in Mexico, and the great diversity and richness of our culture,” said Primary Consul Rocío Vásquez.
The exhibit is at the Historic Old Post Office in Downtown El Centro.
During the event, attendees had the chance to see a variety of traditional Mexican attire, representing six different states.
“Part of the exhibition you are going to see a lot of rebosos and a lot of wipiles, which are pre hispanic garments. I mean, they have been used all around Mexico they are garments from different parts of Mexico from Oaxaca, Chiapas and San Luis Potosi,” said Vásquez.
Four dresses showcased the handmade work of Mexican artist Cristina Terán de Félix, who is from Mexicali.
The exhibition will be open until October 15.