Picturesque Patzcuaro
Lake Patzcuaro, located 230 miles west of Mexico City, is one of the highest and most picturesque bodies of water in Mexico. The heritage of the indigenous peoples of the area, the Tarascans, still prevails, such as the production of lacquer-ware handicrafts, and the means of hunting and fishing, the latter which uses nets shaped like large butterfly wings. Although most current day Tarascans are Roman Catholic, they have not totally abandoned their indigenous pagan gods. On Janitzio, one of the many islands in the lake, stands a large statue commemorating José María Morelos, a prominent figure in Mexican liberation and a great benefactor to the Tarascans. Janitzio is also the inspiration for many famous paintings. The town of Tzintzuntzan just inland from the lake's shore acts as the regional center for the market and for festivals.
Year: 1942
Genre: Documentary
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Director: James A. FitzPatrick
Cast: James A. FitzPatrick
Runtime: 9 minutes
Release: May 23, 1942
IMDb: 4.00/10 by 1 users
Popularity: 0
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
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