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Los Hermanos Penitentes
One of the most distinct and important religious societies in northen New Mexico and southern Colorado is Los Hermanos Penitentes. The...
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Las Posadas
Las Posadas "The Lodgings (or Accomodations)" is a nine-day ceremony, "novenario", culminating on Christmas Eve which depicts the search...
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Los Matachines
Los Matachines is both a dance and a symbolic reenactment of various aspects of both the medieval Hispanic culture and the indigenous...
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Danza Azteca
La Danza Azteca, "The Aztec Dance", is a visual representation of the culture and art of the native people of Mexico. It does not refer...
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Española Fiesta
Since 1934, or earlier, the city of Española has celebrated the Fiesta de Valle de Española. The main festivities occur near mid-July...