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Living Legacy

Episode 1403 | 26m 46s

Pati visits Xochimilco’s canals to learn about the ancient chinampas and their modern-day preservation. In a traditional smoke kitchen, Chef Raúl Jimenez prepares pipián verde and discusses conservation. She later joins Francisco Salvador and Omar Espinoza, who work to protect the endangered axolotl, and ends the day at Francisco’s home, to reflect on local resilience over a meal of chile relleno.

Aired: 09/25/25 | Expires: 09/25/27
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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