A world wide ceremony and a struggle of world politics hits close to home for a group of De Anza College students as they come together today in protest. The Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan club is sponsoring a formal ceremonial dance to expose students to Austria’s refusal to turn over Kopilli Ketzalli; Xokonoschtletl’s crown.
The descendants of the Aztec Nation consider the "precious crown" a sacred item and have petitioned the Austrian Government to have it returned to Mexico. The headdress has been in Austria’s possession since 1524. Today’s festivities will begin and 12:30 p.m. in the sunken gardens and include speakers and ceremonial dancing
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