Participants take a group photo at the conclusion of the 2022 Celebraciones de la Gente. Photo by Frank X. Moraga ©2022
FLAGSTAFF — As preparations begin for the 20th annual Celebraciones de la Gente at the Museum of Northern Arizona in October 2023, local media interviewed and photographed members of partner organization Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces, museum officials, performers and participants during the recent celebration held on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 29, 30 at the museum. See links to coverage below.
Photo by Star Hunter ©2022
The event was preceded by a “Celebraciones” concert, held on Oct. 28, presented by the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra, the Museum of Northern Arizona and in partnership with Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces.
The event also featured a pre-concert talk on the history of the Latino composers symphony music, and a performance by Flagstaff’s own Ballet Folklorico de Colores, presenting a traditional Mexican folk dance to José Moncayo’s classic Huapango. The concert was conducted by Charles Latshaw, the symphony’s music director.
Nuestras Raíces President Lydia Anaya also addressed the audience during the event, promoting the 19th annual Celebraciones de la Gente, with nearly two dozen members and supporters of Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces attending the concert and providing pre-event t-shirt sales
Photo by Star Hunter ©2022
Photo by Star Hunter. ©2022
Members of Flagstaff’s Ballet Folklorico de Colores prepare the stage for the group’s performance. Photo by Frank X. Moraga ©2022
Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces President Lydia Anaya, right, addresses the audience at the Audrey Performing Arts Center after introductions by Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra Executive Director Stephanie Stallings.Photo by Frank X. Moraga ©2022
Members of Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces get ready for a sneak peak and sales of the Celebraciones commemorative t-shirts. Photo by Frank X. Moraga ©2022
Coverage for the weekend event includes:
- Arizona Daily Sun — Loved but not lost: Celebraciones de la Gente remembers generations of loved ones
- Arizona Daily Sun — Gallery: Museum of Northern Arizona hosts annual Celebraciones de la Gente
- Discover Flagstaff — 2022 Celebraciones de la Gente
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- Unstoppable Stacey — What is the difference between Day of the Dead and Halloween?