Museo de la Canción Yucateca Asociación Civil facts for kids
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The Museo de la Canción Yucateca Asociación Civil, or the Museum of Yucatecan Song, is a special museum in the city of Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. It opened in 1978. Its main goal is to protect and share the unique music and culture of the Yucatán Peninsula.
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A Museum for Music
This museum is dedicated to a special type of music from the Yucatán region. It celebrates the history, artists, and sounds that make this area's culture so rich.
The Story Behind the Museum
The idea for the museum came from a woman named Rosario Cáceres Baqueiro. Her grandfather was Cirilo Baqueiro Preve, a very famous musician. People knew him as Chan Cil, and he is often called the creator of trova yucateca. This is a style of romantic folk music with beautiful guitar melodies and poetic lyrics. Rosario wanted to create a place to honor this important musical tradition.
A Historic Building
The museum is located in a beautiful old house. It was built in a colonial style near the end of the 19th century. The house is in the La Mejorada neighborhood, right in the center of Mérida. In 2001, the building was officially given to the museum.
In 2015, the building was carefully restored to its former glory. This big project cost 20 million pesos.
What Can You See Inside?
The museum is full of interesting things for visitors to see.
- Courtyard: In the outdoor courtyard, you can see life-sized statues of famous Yucatecan singers like Pepe Domínguez, Guty Cárdenas, and Ricardo Palmerín.
- Exhibits: Inside, there are displays of old musical instruments, phonographs (early record players), and original sheets of music.
- Art and Photos: The walls are decorated with photographs, paintings, and sculptures of important musicians and composers.
- Theater: The museum also has its own small theater where concerts and events are held to keep the music alive.
See also
In Spanish: Museo de la Canción Yucateca para niños
- List of music museums
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