Give Peace A Chance

Today was the final day of FIESTA! The annual Historical/Hysterical Parade was part of the days activities. These Santa Feans were walking and riding, carrying handmade signs and singing, "Give Peace A Chance." There were young and old side by side. Nice! I wonderful how I can become involved next year!
I hope you have a wonderful week and remember to give peace a chance.
Namaste.

Viva Mariachi!

Mariachi Buenaventura is based out of Santa Fe, NM and has been together for about three years. This group of lovely young women has the distinction of being the only female mariachi group in Santa Fe. They have a large following here and once you hear them you will understand why. Mariachi Buenaventura will be touring in Europe during July 2008. They were invited to back up a choir from Cuahutemoc, Mexico at the World Choir Games held in Graz, Austria. I don't speak or understand a lot of Spanish but I sure enjoy listening to their music. They express so much joy in their music-making that I become mesmerized by their performance. You can check out their MySpace at Mariachi Buenaventura.

Viva Mariachi Buenaventura!

Viva Santa Fe!

The cry of "Viva la Fiesta" has been reverberating through the streets of Old Santa Fe every fall for almost 300 years. The exclamation generates a curious blend of being thankful, merry-making and pride in the hearts of Santa Fe residents who celebrate Fiesta each year to commemorate Don Diego De Vargas' peaceful reoccupation of the City of Holy Faith in 1692.
Viva la Fiesta! Viva Santa Fe!

Old Man Gloom

Now you might think this post would be rather depressing given the title. However, it is quite the contrary. Each year at the beginning of the annual Santa Fe Fiesta celebration, thousands of residents write down their troubles, hardships, problems or concerns to burn up in this 50 foot puppet known as Zozobra. People are known to burn traffic tickets, divorce papers and a myriad of other documents in Zozobra. Over 40,000 people gather at Fort Marcy park to watch their troubles literally go up in flames. It is a comforting think of your worries going up in smoke. I hope your Thursday has been peace-filled and trouble free. Viva la Fiesta!!
Namaste.

Finding More Signs of Peace

This van was painted hippie style for the annual Santa Fe Fiesta last fall. It is a wonderful celebration with many events. I loved the bright colors of this van and of course . . . the peace sign!