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Aug
27
Saturday
Aug
27
Sat
Special Events :: Library
Curanderismo: It IS your Grandma's Medicine...but it can be yours too!
11:00 AM
Rawlings Library
Description:
Dr. Eliseo Torres discusses the revival of traditional medicine in the U.S. and Mexico from Mayans and Aztecs to modern curanderos as healers. Hear how universities offer classes on traditional medicine and about common rituals including energetic cleansings (limpias), magical fright (susto), intestinal blockage (empacho) and see a demonstration of laugh therapy (risa terrapin).
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Age Group: 13+
Venue: Rawlings Library
Address: 100 E. Abriendo Ave. Pueblo, Colorado 81004
Phone: 562-5600

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