Chicago Public Schools welcomed a 13-foot artisan doll to Daley Plaza on Tuesday as part of “Mexico Week in Chicago” festivities hosted by the Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago.
" festivities hosted by the Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago.
The doll,"La Muñeca Lele", represents the traditions and customs of the Mexican state Querétaro, and is set to tour Chicago through May 13. La Muñeca Lele was designated as a state cultural heritage site in Amealco, Querétaro, with the doll touring Chicago being a 13-foot tall adaptation of the original handmade doll.
According to the Mexican Consulate,"Lele" means"baby" in hñähñú, one of the 68 indigenous languages of Mexico. Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklyAfter the doll's welcoming Tuesday at Daley Plaza, La Muñeca Lele is visiting O'Hare International Airport on Wednesday before visiting the Jane Byrne Plaza on May 11 and Palmer House Hilton Hotel on May 12. Lele will then visit the Manuel Perez Jr.
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