2010 Festival Blog - México
Hamac Caziim, Mexican-Comcáac Rock Band
The Mexican rock band Hamac Caziim performs in their tribe’s native language in order to engage younger generations while keepingRead More
September 1, 2010 No Comments
Wixárika Healing Ceremonies
The religious life of the Wixárika people is tied to both the agricultural calendar and to mystical practices. Here, AlejandroRead More
September 1, 2010 2 Comments
Grupo de Fandango de Artesa Los Quilamos, Music and Dance from Oaxaca
Grupo de Fandango de Artesa Los Quilamos come from the southern coastal region of Oaxaca. The music and dance theyRead More
July 5, 2010 No Comments
Warrior for Peace, APA Program July 4 Highlights
Today is the Fourth of July, a day when our nation celebrates the Declaration of Independence from England that ThomasRead More
July 4, 2010 No Comments
Ceremony of Danza del Bixom Tiiw, Ritual Fliers
During the ceremony of Danza del Bixom Tíiw, members of the Téenek community of Tamaletón become ritual fliers to honorRead More
June 30, 2010 No Comments
Wixárica Cleansing Ceremony
If you haven’t yet visited this year’s Smithsonian Folklife Festival, be sure to check out the daily Wixárica cleansing ceremonies.Read More
June 29, 2010 3 Comments
