The negrito masks of Michoacán are used for the Danza de los Negritos. The mask and dress vary depending on the community. These dances are performed in San Lorenzo, Nurio and Ocumicho for the pastorelas and in Uruapan for the fiesta or feast day of Santa Magdalena. Below are several examples and the fiesta for which they are used. You can witness these impressive dances and masks in the following tour, A Tour of Pastorela Dances in Michoacán – New Years 2021
Pastorela – Nurio, Michoacán
Pastorela – Ocumicho, Michoacán
Pastorela – San Lorenzo, Michoacán
Fiesta de Santa Magdalena – Uruapan, Michoacán
