Like any other city, Tijuana is full of folklore and scary legends. One of those tales is the legend of La Faraona, the dancer who haunts the grounds of what used to be the old Agua Caliente Resort and Casino, now Lazaro Cardenas High School. We talk to Fernando Escobedo (https://www.facebook.com/joferes29?rdid=hobyJJtDjsRPc8DR&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F5KZxza5JKGR8fSVS%2F), a Tijuana historian who has researched the story of Esperanza Lopez Padilla, the woman behind La Faraona. We also hear from Ursula Mansur (https://www.instagram.com/ursulamansur_actriz/), a Tijuana actress who has dedicated much of her professional life to bringing to life La Faraona. You won't want to miss this episode where we demystify this iconic legend from the city of Tijuana
Special thanks to Prof. Jose de Jesus Barajas, owner of Bungalow 21 and curator of the Museum of La Faraona.
If you are interested in visiting the museum and a tour please contact Ursula through this link (https://www.facebook.com/people/Tours-Tijuana-Agua-Caliente/100054570634146/?mibextid=ZbWKwL).
Sor Abeja’s Leyendas de Tijuana video (https://issuu.com/franciscoruiz81/docs/leyendas_de_tijuana) by Tijuana en el Tiempo. (Activate Subtitles)
Cover art: Portrait of Ursuala Mansur as La Faraona by Carlos Varela
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