Flagstaff recognized Armed Forces Day on May 18, 2013 with a parade in downtown Flagstaff, Northern Arizona. The parade was followed by the Veterans Stand Down at American Legion Post 3 and the Armed Forces Day Military & Veterans Expo at Wheeler Park. Click on the image to see a slideshow from the celebration. Hover over each image to see a description.
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Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces, others recognize 2013 Armed Forces Day
Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces presented its Hispanic veterans information table at Wheeler Park. Flagstaff celebrated Armed Forces Day on May 18, 2013 with a parade in downtown Flagstaff, the Northern Arizona Veterans Stand Down at American Legion Post 3 and the Armed Forces Day Military & Veterans Expo at Wheeler Park. Click on the image to see a slideshow from the celebration. Hover over each image to see a description.
Mayan Calendar talk, music, food, closing altar blessing part of 2012 Celebraciones de la Gente
A discussion on the 2012 Mayan Calendar by guests from Guatemala, Ballet Folklorico, Mariachi workshops and performances and a moving closing ceremony with the blessing of the ofrendas (altars) were experienced by visitors during the closing day of the 9th annual Celebraciones de la Gente held Sunday, Oct. 28 at the Museum of Northern Arizona.
The event was presented by the museum and partner Flagstaff Nuestras Raices.
The Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration featured a “Lively Day of the Dead Celebration” which included food, arts and crafts booths, face painting and the presentation of the annual mural project.
Performers include Maríachí Sol Azteca, Los Compadres and Ballet Folklorico de Colores of Flagstaff.
Call 928-774-5213 or visit musnaz.org or http://www.flagstaffnuestrasraices.com/ for more information.
Visitors enjoy first full day of Celebraciones de la Gente on Oct. 27, 2012
Opening day for the public at the 9th annual Celebraciones de la Gente on Oct. 27, 2012 at the Museum of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
Visitors to the Museum of Northern Arizona had the opportunity to see folklorico and mariachi performances, stroll around the historic courtyard and visit nearly two dozen ofrendas (altars), enjoy food and visit arts and crafts booths during the first full day of the 9th annual Celebraciones de la Gente on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012.
The event was presented by the museum and partner Flagstaff Nuestras Raices.
The Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration featured a “Lively Day of the Dead Celebration” including music, ofrendas, Heritage insight presentations, workshops, Ballet Folklorico.
Performers include Maríachí Sol Azteca, Los Compadres and Ballet Folklorico de Colores of Flagstaff.
Call 928-774-5213 or visit musnaz.org or http://www.flagstaffnuestrasraices.com/ for more information.
Nearly two dozen ofrendas (altars) grace the courtyard at the Museum of Northern Arizona in 2012
Nearly two dozen ofrendas (altars) were on display in the courtyard at the Museum of Northern Arizona during the weekend of Oct. 27-28, 2012 when the museum and partner Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces presented the 9th annual Celebraciones de la Gente.
Community enjoys opening night of 2012 Celebraciones de la Gente
Members of the Museum of Northern Arizona and their guests celebrated the “Member’s Preview” of the 9th annual Celebraciones de la Gente on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 in Flagstaff.
The Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration was produced in partnership with Flagstaff Nuestras Raices. Visitors were welcomed by the Museum’s Director Dr. Robert Breunig, along with Flagstaff Nuestras Raices President Lydia Anaya.
Visitors had the opportunity to visit the museum’s courtyard and see the nearly two dozen candlelite ofrendas (altars), enjoy music and food.
Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces holds 2012 Hispanic Pioneer Potluck/Picnic
Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces celebrated its annual Pioneer Potluck/Picnic on Aug. 11, 2012 at Fort Tuthill at the Coconino County Fairgrounds.
The event featured food, music, games for the children including a piñata and a display of historic photos and information about the Hispanic pioneers of Flagstaff and Northern Arizona.
The event featured food, music, games for the children including a piñata and a display of historic photos and information about the Hispanic pioneers of Flagstaff and Northern Arizona.
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2012.
Nuestras Raíces, Hispanic veterans, community groups take part in 2012 Armed Forces Day Parade
Members of Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces and other community members took part in the annual Armed Forces Day Parade held May 19, 2012 in downtown Flagstaff. Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces, which celebrates Hispanic culture in Northern Arizona, was joined by Ballet Folklorico de Colores in Flagstaff, Hispanic veterans and other community supporters during the parade. As part of the parade, Nuestras Raíces decorated a car featuring photos and information about Latino veterans from Flagstaff and Coconino County.
2011 Celebraciones de la Gente honors the dearly departed
The 8th annual Celebraciones de the Gente honored the dearly departed with nearly two dozen ofrendas (altars) encircling the courtyard at the Museum of Northern Arizona on Oct. 29 and 30. The celebraciones was presented by the museum and Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces.
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2011
Community gathers for final day of 2011 Celebraciones de la Gente
Visitors gathered at the Museum of Northern Arizona for the final day of the 8th annual Celebraciones de la Gente on Oct. 30, 2011 in Flagstaff. Ballet Folklorico de Colores of Flagstaff kicked off the entertainment while members of the Southwest Eclectic Artists continued work on their Día de los Muertos mural. Los Compadres entertained the crowd with traditional Mexican folk music in the museum’s courtyard, while Paul Espinosa and Pete Dimas provided information on Hispanic culture past and present in the museum’s lecture hall. Mariachi singer Lilly Jurell also entertained visitors in the museum’s courtyard while others enjoyed tasty Mexican food during the celebration. Ceremonies concluded with the traditional blessing of the ofrendas (altars) with Mariachi Sol Azteca providing the closing music as visitors, performers, artists, members of the museum staff and members of Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces gathered in front of the mural for a group photo. Celebraciones de la Gente was presented by the Museum of Northern Arizona and Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces.
Remembering Our Culture & History 