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We went to the "The 6th Annual Salsa Fiesta" in Albuquerque’s Old Town on Saturday, August 14th. Admission was
free, if you wanted to taste salsa (about 71 different entries) a wristband was $4.00. I only wonder why I missed
the previous 5 Fiesta's. A lot of bands and people dancing.
People tasting salsa...
A salsa contestant.
Sometimes you need a drink of water.
Contestants make five gallons of salsa on site that day.
Professorial salsa dancers.
Some more professorial salsa dancers.
A happy salsa contestant.
A happy salsa judge on her 18th sample, with 50+ more samples to go. That's a good deal for $4.00!
Plenty of people tasting salsa!
Cuban dancers... They were Caliente !
Audience couple enjoying the band.
Couples from the audience enjoying the band.
Different bands just kept playing with short breaks...
They were still dancing at 8:30 PM when we left
There were other events we did not get a chance to see. In the Plaza Don Luis, a Children’s area will included face painting, games and arts/craft activities. 1:00 to 6:00 PM. Several Old Town area restaurants featured special offerings of New Mexico wines provided by members of the New Mexico Winegrowers Association. Each participating restaurant will offer its own version of Salsa Fiesta specials that will introduce patrons to new food and wine pairings. Also other New Mexico Salsa bands dancers appeared in patios, streets throughout Old Town from 1 PM to 6 PM.
Rich
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The City of Albuquerque celebrated its 304th birthday on Saturday, April 24th 2010, with the Founders Day Fiesta, formerly the "Fiestas de Alburquerque". This celebration was held throughout Old Town. Photos by Rich Sanchez.
United Native Council Drumming and Dances at the Gazebo:
First time appearance from local 8th & 9th grade students. They did very well.
Some early costumes:
Parade:
Byron from Channel 7, trying to get his ear thing to work:
This series of pictures is one of my favorites Rich ! Will you be attending this year's festival ? If so looking forwards to more colorful, happy pictures !!
This series of pictures is one of my favorites Rich ! Will you be attending this year's festival ? If so looking forwards to more colorful, happy pictures !!
Thanks Norma! We have plans to go this year again. You coming out? We would like you to.
Founders Day Fiesta
Albuquerque’s 305th Birthday Celebration
Saturday, April 09, 2011 12:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Old Town Albuquerque
Yes it was windy, but not that bad. A good turnout.
Photos by Candace E. Sanchez:
Rich
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Some More New Mexicans
Will you be attending this year's festival ? If so looking forwards to more colorful, happy pictures !!
