Events:
Contemporary Spanish Market,
Fiestas de Santa Fe,
Las Cruces International Mariachi Conference,
National Hispanic Cultural Center,
Pinatafest Cultural Celebration,
Rancho de Los Golondrinas,
Spanish Market,
Entertainment:
Flamenco,
Matachines
Experience
Events:
Contemporary Spanish Market - The annual Contemporary Spanish Market is held in late July on the Plaza in Santa Fe and showcases contemporary Hispanic artists. This event is an important component in the preservation of New Mexico's artistic history and the continuation of its legacy.
Fiestas de Santa Fe - Fiestas de Santa Fe has been held since 1712 to commemorate the return of the Spanish to the city in 1692, after the Pueblo Revolt of 1680. The burning of Zozobra (Old Man Gloom) dates from 1924, when William Howard Shuster, Jr. came up with the idea of creating the effigy.
Las Cruces International Mariachi Conference - A four-day event with the focus on educational workshops in Mariachi Music and Folkloric Dance, culminating in two concerts, a Parque Festival and a Mariachi Mass. Don't miss this regional celebration of culture and tradition!
National Hispanic Cultural Center - The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) in Albuquerque is dedicated to the preservation, promotion and advancement of Hispanic culture, arts and humanities.
Pinatafest Cultural Celebration - Roswell's annual three-day cultural event, featuring live Mexican entertainment with mariachis, food and family fun.
Rancho de Los Golondrinas - El Rancho de las Golondrinas (The Ranch of the Swallows) is a living history museum located on 200 acres in a rural farming valley just south of Santa Fe.
Spanish Market - Held on the Santa Fe Plaza in late July, this market showcases traditional colonial Hispanic arts and crafts.
Entertainment:
Flamenco - Flamenco is very popular in New Mexico and the world renowned Maria Benitez is a New Mexican.
Matachines - Matachines (Spanish matachin, or religious dancer) are bands of mummers and are also very popular in northern New Mexico
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