Fiestas de Taos 2013

Fiestas de Taos begins this week!  Traditionally celebrated the third weekend of July, Fiestas is a centuries old (at least 300 years) party held in Taos Plaza. Filled with music, dancing, food, crafts, a children's parade, historical parade, mariachis, etc, this event is always one of the most popular draws of the summer.

¡QUE VIVAN LAS FIESTAS!

CELEBRATE FIESTAS DE TAOS

Taos, New Mexico!

July 19-21, 2013

2013 Theme: Welcome! Our Community is Your Home!
 ¡Bienvenidos! Nuestra Comunidad es Su Casa!

A centuries old fiesta celebrating the gathering of generations to enjoy delicious cuisine, traditional music, and fellowship, while honoring the cultural uniqueness of Taos.  The Taos Fiesta Council proudly invites you to join us for the 2013 Fiestas de Taos on the historic Taos Plaza.

¡QUE VIVAN LAS FIESTAS!

I wanted to learn a bit more regarding the history of Fiestas so I attended a lecture last Saturday given by Don Francisco Trujillo, president of the Taos Fiesta Council. The speech was filled with stories regarding the patron saints of Taos...Santa Ana and Santiago, anecdotes about how some of the traditions began and the historical perspective for Taos Culture.  Mr Trujillo made a very interesting point.  He reminded us that post Native American rule, New Mexico was under Spanish control for 300 years, Mexico for only 25 years and then became a US territory in 1850 and a state in 1912.  The culture in New Mexico, especially in Northern New Mexico is a blend of all of these cultures.  I am very much looking forward to seeing how they all come together during the Fiesta.  I will post again next week with photos and a recap.  If you are in Taos this week this is a must-do event.  If not, put this on your calendar for next year!

images courtesy of fiestasdetaos.com

The schedule for this years Fiestas de Taos is as follows:

FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2013
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm	Spanish Soundtrack
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	Dicky Cordova
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm	Mystic Dance
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm	The UZ Band
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm	Niños Bailadores
4:00 PM - 5:00 pm	Legacy of Santa Fe
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Catalina Rio Fernandez & Flamenco Nuevo Mexico
5:30 pm - 6:45 pm	FIESTA MASS - OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
6:45 pm - 7:00 pm	PROCESSION WITH MARIACHI
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm	The Fun Adixx
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm	OPENING CEREMONIES ON TAOS PLAZA
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm	Mariachi Encantadoras del Río Grande
10:00 pm	PLAZA CLOSES
SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2013
9:00 am - 10:00 am	Mariachi Capitaleño
10:00 am - 10:30 am	CHILDREN’S PARADE
10:30 am - 11:00 am	Mariachi Capitaleño
11:00 am - 12:00 pm	Mystic Dance
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm	Baile Illusion
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm	The Legacy Band of Colorado Springs
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Los Zapateados
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm	The Tanya Griego Band
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Baile Español
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Monica Yvette y Grupo Confianza
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Lydia Rael - Baile Folkloriko de Santa Fe
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Suave
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm	The Julian Lucero Band
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm	Izcalli In Nanantzin (Danza Azteca)
10:00 pm	PLAZA CLOSES
SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2013
9:30 am - 10:30 am	St. Francis Choir
10:30 am - 11:30 am	Audrey Davis Trio
11:30 am - 12:30 pm	Trio Los Gallos
12:00 pm	HISTORICAL PARADE
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	Ernestine Romero
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm	Dwayne Ortega
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm	Mezcal
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm	SPECIAL COMMUNITY PRESENTATION
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Gonzalo
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Severo Martinez y Fuego
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Darren Cordova y Calor
7:00 pm	CLOSING CEREMONIES ON TAOS PLAZA

my best,
diane
July 18th , 2013

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