LAS FIESTAS DE SANTIAGO Y SANTA ANA July 18-20, 2008
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Virginia L. Clark, Special Sections Editor Contents Marilyn M. Olsen, Designer/Chief Paginator Joan Livingston, Copy Editor
Robin Martin, Owner Chris Baker, Publisher Gerald Garner Jr., Editor Joanne Crass, Advertising Manager Mel James, Advertising Production Manager Ray Seale, Production, Technology and Web Director Kathleen Weinzetl, Comptroller David Atkins, Circulation Manager Megan Avina ❖ BIENVENIDOS ❖
The Taos News, 2008 La Reina de Las Fiestas 4 P.O. Box 3737, ❖ ❖ Taos NM 87571 ADIOS Published by 2007 La Reina de Las Fiestas 4 El Crepúsculo, Inc. ©The Taos News ❖ REETINGS ❖ Sucesor de G El Crepúsculo fundado Fiesta Council 6 en 1834 por 6 el Padre Antonio Taos Pueblo José Martínez Town of Taos 8 Web site: www.taosnews.com Taos County 8 All departments: 9 575-758-2241 Inter-Governmental Council Editorial fax: ❖ ❖ 575-758-3026 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Advertising Fax: Parades and entertainment 10 575-758-9647 ❖ ROYAL COURT ❖ On the cover: The Royal Court Profi les 14 at San Francisco de 20 Asís Church in Sponsors Ranchos de Taos. ❖ ❖ Photograph TRADITIONS by Megan Avina Las Fiestas de Taos 22 Cover Design: Taos patron saints 26 Marilyn M. Olsen Precious memories 30
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Welcome to the 2008 Las Fiestas de Santiago y Santa Ana Bienvenidos a Taos, from school and that has and will Gracias a todos por la oportunidad make this experience so much more a servir como La Reina De Las Fiestas enjoyable. They are wonderful and De Santiago y Santa Ana por el ano caring young ladies and I know we del dos mil ocho. I feel honored to will represent Taos well. display this title because it is a I would like to thank the representation of Taos, a place of people of Taos, for keeping the many wonderful traditions, cul- traditions alive. I want to thank all tures and religions. It is important the sponsors and supporters that for all our traditions to be contin- have been there for me and my ued and I am very proud to do this princesas. I especially want to thank along with my court. my parents, Francisco and Pamela The youth is also very impor- Martínez, my sister and my broth- tant in our community; they are Megan Avina ers and the families of my court. the future of Taos. They need examples to follow They have done a wonderful job bringing us up. and teachers to learn from. All too many times I I also want to thank the Taos Fiesta Council, our see the youth heading in the wrong direction and sponsors, Evangeline ‘Vangie’ Romero, Elma Vigil the people they listen to the most are the young and Sonya Romero for their guidance. adults. I am very involved with the youth and I Gracias y ¡Que vivan Las Fiestas de Santiago y cannot wait to work more with the youth as La Santa Ana! Sincerely, Reina. I am truly looking forward to this year with my Amogene Olaya Fátima Martínez princesas. Tanya, Sue, Kaitlyn, and I are all friends La Reina de las Fiestas de Taos 2008 2007 Fiestas Queen farewell Bienvenidos a Taos, Taos Fiesta Council for making This past year, being La Reina everything possible and suc- de Taos 2007, has been one of cessful; the Fiesta Royal Court the most incredible and unbe- sponsors Evangeline Romero, lievable experiences of my life. Elma Vigil, and Sonya Romero When the year fi rst began I had for dedicating so much of their no idea how much of an impact time and effort always being this would have on me, but as La there with us; and of course my Reina I have come to truly ap- Princesas Leah Abeyta, Felicity preciate my culture, religion and Gallegos, Samantha Lucero, and the magnifi cence of Taos. With Alysia Martínez who have become all of the different ethnicities and like another family to me. They traditions we Taoseños have, I have been so encouraging, fun, would not have been more proud dedicated, and was the best court to represent any other town, nor anyone could ask for. would I have wanted to. I have Megan Avina I would fi nally like to wish the met so many people, attended multiple fi estas and best of luck to the upcoming 2008 Fiesta Court. I events throughout Northern New Mexico, been know they will have an unforgettable journey and a role model for the youth of the community, and experience, and will enjoy our great community connected with my religion and traditions. by being a part of such a wonderful tradition and On behalf of my court I would like to express representing the many cultures and traditions that my gratitude to the many people that helped make up the splendor of this town. make this year so memorable. I fi rst want to thank Que Dios los bendiga y gracias por la oportunidad. my parents Bob and Alice Romero, my brother ¡Que vivan Las Fiestas De Santiago Y Santa Ana! and sister, and the parents of my court who were Sincerely, always helpful and supportive of us; our caballeros, Ana-Alicia Romero who were there with us at many of our events; the La Reina de las Fiestas de Taos 2007
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¡BIENVENIDOS! Fellow Taoseños and visitors: (a fi rst cousin to my maternal On behalf of the Taos Fi- grandmother Doña María esta Council, welcome to our Gregorita ‘Grace’ Santistevan annual celebration, Las Fiestas de Romo) celebrated her de Taos. We thank God for 99th birthday in June of this the many blessings that have year and my Great Aunt (my been bestowed upon us over grandmother’s sister) Doña the past years and ask God’s María Elojia Santistevan de grace in preparing us for yet Kloster celebrated her 93rd another year. birthday in April. They are Fiestas are a tradition two living legends and a true passed from generation to testament to our past. generation, a way of preserv- We invite our visitors ing the rich cultures that have to tour and visit the many developed in Taos over the last cultural and historic sites four centuries. This festivity is throughout Taos and receive a wonderful opportunity for all with open arms, the cariño of of us to unite in fellowship. It’s our community. a special time for families, friends, and visitors to ¡Dios les bendiga! ¡Que vivan Las Fiestas! come together and enjoy one another’s company, as well as taste delicious foods, listen to traditional Cariñosamente, music and view the many talented people that are performing throughout the weekend. The theme for 2008 is: “Refl ecting on the Don Francisco Trujillo II Past” / “Recordando el Pasado.” My Great Aunt President Doña Carolina Santistevan Rael de Domínguez Taos Fiesta Council, Inc. Welcome!
Rick Romancito Rick Romancito 2008 Taos Pueblo Governor Paul T. Martinez 2008 Taos Pueblo War Chief Luis Romero From the Pueblo of Taos traditions are continued in honor and respect of The Taos Pueblo Governor and War Chief the surrounding communities and patron saints. wish to join the neighboring communities of Taos May we be blessed with peace and happiness to welcome visitors and friends to the annual Fies- during the Feast of Santiago and Santa Ana. tas on July 25 and 26. This celebration is in honor of the patron saints, Santiago and Santa Ana. It is an opportunity to celebrate the richness and beauty of the cultural diversity that Taos is well known for and also to bring friends, relatives and visitors together to enjoy the blessings of the patron saints. It is the hope of Taos Pueblo that the cultural
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Fiestas welcome from the mayor’s office ¡Bienvenidos! opportunity to enjoy the sights On behalf of the Town and sounds of Fiesta on our Council and the town of Taos historic Taos Plaza. staff, my wife and I would like Taos has so much to offer! to welcome everyone to the Please take the time to enjoy 2008 Fiesta de Santiago y Santa the natural beauty of the area Ana. and the friendliness of the The Taos Fiesta Council people. The Fiestas de Taos is a has dedicated many working special time for all of us. hours throughout the year to Have a great time, keep safe make this celebration special and please visit us often! Enjoy! for all of us. Please don’t drink and drive Congratulations to our during this celebration, have a Fiesta Queen and her court. safe Fiesta weekend. Thank you for your representa- ¡Que vivan Las Fiestas de Taos! tion of the town of Taos. This annual celebration is a time for us to visit with old friends, make new ones and enjoy our Bobby F. Durán beautiful plaza. All Taoseños and visitors have an Mayor of Taos Fiestas welcome from Taos County Commission
On behalf of the Taos important to remember that County Board of Commis- our freedom to celebrate our sioners, elected offi cials and fi estas is only possible because county staff, I would like to of the sacrifi ces by our Ameri- extend an invitation to visitors can heroes. Please keep them and friends to join us in our in your constant prayers for 2008 annual fi esta celebration! their safe return! This is a joyous time that Thank you to our fantastic brings our community to- Fiesta Council who worked gether; it’s a celebration of life hard to sponsor such a and the unity of our diverse wonderful and time honored tri-cultural community. The event. Thank you to the Taos Fiestas draw the elderly residents of Taos County and and the young to one place in our guests who through their time to strengthen our fami- participation always make our lies and to make new, lasting fi estas memorable. From the friendships. Enjoy the sounds bottom of my heart, I extend in the music of New Mexico to everyone our hospitality. and sights of the colorful clothing that is worn by many. Experience culture through performances, God’s Blessings! ¡Que vivan Las Fiestas de Taos! and taste the foods that are offered throughout this celebration. It is with this annual feast celebration that we Charlie I. Gonzales commemorate our New Mexican and Taoseño Chairman traditions by keeping history very much alive. It’s Taos County Board of Commissioners
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Welcome from the Intergovernmental Council Welcome Taoseños and visi- Fire, village of Eagle Nest, tors on behalf of all the elected village of Questa, village of and appointed offi cials and Taos Ski Valley, Picuris Pueblo, staff of the Intergovernmental Taos Pueblo, Peñasco Indepen- Council of the Enchanted dent School District, Questa Circle to Las Fiestas de Taos. Independent School District, Las Fiestas are a tradition Taos Municipal School District that, through the last four and the University of New centuries, has passed from gen- Mexico-Taos. eration to generation as a way Our sincere thanks to the to preserve the rich cultures Taos Fiesta Council for its tire- that have developed in Taos. less efforts in maintaining this This festivity is a wonderful time-honored event. opportunity for fellowship and ¡Gracias! Welcome! ¡Bi- unity. envenidos! Hee-Ya-Ho! ¡Que We invite our visitors to vivan Las Fiestas de Taos! tour and enjoy the many cul- tural and historic sites throughout the Enchanted Barbara L. Wiard Circle and receive the cariños of our citizens and Chairperson Intergovernmental communities. Council of the Enchanted Circle Thank you from our members: Taos County, Mayor Pro-Tem, town of Red River, town of Taos, village of Angel Village of Taos Ski Valley
Rick Romancito After the parade last year, children hopped aboard Tío Vivo.
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Schedule Taos Fiesta Council 2008 Plaza Entertainment Schedule FRIDAY (JULY 18) 1 - 2 p.m. Catalina Río Fernandez y Flamenco Nuevo México 2 - 2:30 p.m. (To be announced) 2:30- 3 p.m. Los Niños Bailadores 3 - 4 p.m. J. Pedro Quezada 4 - 5 p.m. Legacy of Santa Fé 5 - 6 p.m. Amanda Quintana, Spanish vocalist and guitar 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Fiesta Mass, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church 6 - 7 p.m. Miguel Timoteo y Suavidad 7 - 9 p.m. Opening Ceremonies on Taos Plaza 9 - 10 p.m. Mariachi Paisano Del Valle 10 p.m. Plaza closes SATURDAY (JULY 19) 9 -10 a.m. T.E.A.M. Choir 10 -10:30 a.m. Children’s Parade 10:30 -11 a.m. Mariachi Nuevo México y Angel Espinoza 11 a.m. - noon Baile Español noon -1 p.m. Jenna Martínez 1 - 2 p.m. Baile Ilusion Dance Company 2 - 3 p.m. Mariachi Nuevo México y Angel Espinoza 3 -4 p.m. Maravilla Ballet Folklorico 4 -5 p.m. UNICO 5 - 6 p.m. Baile Folklorico de Santa Fé 6 -7 p.m. Daniel Cordova y Esperanza 7- 8 p.m. Sassfi re 8- 9 p.m. Izcalli In Nanantzin (Danza Azteca) 9 -10 p.m. Dickie Córdova y La Pleve 10 p.m. Plaza closes SUNDAY (JULY 20) 9-10 a.m. St. Francis Choir 10-11 a.m. Trio Los Gallos 11 a.m.-noon Ballet Folklorico Arco Iris Fantastico noon -1 p.m. Sentimiento 1 p.m. Historical parade 1 - 2 p.m. Los Zapateados 2 - 3 p.m. Mariachi León “Dedicated to Jenny Vincent, a Living Legend” 3 -3: 30 p.m. Special Community Presentation 3: 30 4:30 p.m. Young Guns 4:30 -5:30 p.m. Bad Boys 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Darren Córdova y Calor 6:30 -7 p.m. Mariachi Calor 7 p.m. Closing Ceremonies
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Megan Avina The 2007 Royal Court promenades through the plaza during Las Fiestas. Taos Royalty By Virginia L. Clark and Sonya F. Romero prerequisite, Padilla noted. “The one chosen as La Reina must live up to the title by being a well- he crowning of the Taos Fiesta rounded person with lots of inner beauty.” queen is the last preliminary busi- A young woman’s profi ciency in spoken Span- ness required before the Fiestas ish is still an important point and sometimes makes of Taos celebrations can offi - the difference in who gets selected. By the way, the cially begin. The Fiesta pageant caballeros, or young men accompanying her and is historically a tough night for her princesses are expected to meet a male version pageant judges, and this year was of the same criteria. no different. T“It was impossible,” pageant judge and Taos 2008 ROYAL COURT County Chamber of Commerce director Steve This tall order was once again successfully Fuhlendorf sighed, remembering the futility of met in all contestants for La Reina, of whom the it all. “The judges vote independently, F YOU GO judges ultimately selected Amogene not collaboratively. All the choices were I Olaya Martínez. The four outstanding very, very close, and it could have gone Friday (July 18) young women of the 2008 Royal Court either way. All of the contestants were 5:30 p.m. Fiesta will gather at Our Lady of Guadalupe just wonderful and I was tremendously Mass and La Church on Camino De La Placita Friday impressed by their poise and attention to Reina coronation (July 18) for the 5:30 p.m. Fiesta mass tradition.” Our Lady of Gua- dalupe Church, and coronation of La Reina. The Royal Court then proceeds to Taos Plaza. MBODIMENTS OF GRACE West of Taos E Plaza on Camino The Fiesta Council no longer waits To be chosen La Reina, or queen, De La Placita to announce who will be queen at a Baile remains not only an honor, but carries 7:30 p.m. Offi cial del Anuncio (Announcement Ball), but a responsibility, said Jerry A. Padilla, El Fiesta opening- that doesn’t mean it is any less dramatic Crepúsculo editor, The Taos News. Taos Plaza waiting to fi nd out who the judges picked “The young woman should be in good Saturday (July 19) at the end of the Fiesta pageant, held this moral standing, respected by her peers 10 a.m. Children’s year on June 15. for her intelligence, poise, generosity and Parade, Enos If you missed the pageant, peruse the knowledge of traditions. She must be re- García school to profi les here to get an idea of the caliber spectful of the elderly and known for her Taos Plaza of these young women who presented willingness to bring honor to her commu- Sunday (July 20) such a hard choice to single out one over nity by the example of her lifestyle.” 1 p.m. Historical the others as La Reina, when all were Physical beauty, while nice, is not a Parade, Paseo such excellent candidates. Del Pueblo Sur
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Megan Avina mogene Olaya Martínez, 18, admired a night with the Maori people of New Zealand the fi esta queens and princesses every and sampled local fare, including crocodile year since she was a child, so she was meatballs. delighted to have the opportunity to A member of St. Michael’s Youth Group and be a part of the Royal Court. That she an altar server of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Ais La Reina this year is just icing on the cake. Martínez just got both her brothers to become “It feels amazing,” Martínez said. “Right now, altar servers. my family and I don’t have words to explain how She loves to read, plays hacky-sack and trains amazing it is, it’s an honor to do this for Taos.” in Taekwondo where she holds a second-degree Martínez, 18, is a 2008 graduate of Taos High black belt, the substance of her talent portion of School where she participated in Lady Tiger the Fiesta Pageant held June 15. volleyball and track. She took advanced place- The question put to her by the judges during ment classes since her Junior year, getting a head the pageant’s impromptu question session was start on college courses at the University of New what three things she valued most in her culture. Mexico where she plans to major in psychology. She answered, “my family, the religion and the “I’m really looking forward to that. I want to people. My family, they’re always there for me, no help the youth,” she said, pointing to the fact that matter what.” there are a lot of single parent families in Taos she “While I’m still young I’m going to try to feels would benefi t from her expertise. experience as much as I can, I want to exchange to Martínez was chosen a 2006 student ambas- Spain,” but she plans to return, “I will come back sador to New Zealand and Australia and the to Taos and I will fl ourish here.” experience was eye-opening. Daughter of Pamela and Francisco Martínez of “I was so lucky to be chosen. I got to see the Taos, her maternal grandparents are Rebecca and House of Parliament and hold a koala bear,” she Wilfred Trujillo. Her paternal grandparents are said. During the more than three weeks she spent the late Priscilla and the late Manuel Martínez.
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anya Rebecca Claire Abeyta, 16, has her musical dreams. “When (León) took back the wanted to be in the royal court since Mariachi program she fought to keep it, make it she was a little girl and the passion she bigger and keep it alive,” Abeyta said about funding has for the people and traditions of Taos cuts that threaten many arts programs in municipal rang through her voice in her pageant schools. Taddress that was both commanding and rousing. Reading, writing, dance and the violin are her “I’m so excited, it’s a real honor. We’re repre- primary joys, but she also enjoys the outdoors and senting the whole town,” Abeyta said about the spending time with the St. Michael’s Youth Group court. “It’s the most favorite cultural memory you of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. can think of, everything about it — the food, the She plans to attend the University of New music, family.” Mexico to pursue a career in medicine as a radiol- Though the youngest of the court, Abeyta is ogy technician. “The human body really interests accomplished in many areas. A 2009 Taos High me,” she said. School graduate, she is an Honor Roll student, has The impromptu question judges put to her was participated in Student Council and Junior Senate, how she would use the Fiesta to keep the culture is captain of the varsity cheerleaders and a violinist alive. She replied that she wanted to get the youth with Mariachi El Tigre, which she performed for involved in Fiesta and the St. Michael’s Youth her talent portion of the pageant. Group of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. “This is my fi rst year in Mariachi El Tigre,” she Abeyta is daughter of Amelia Espinoza and said, admitting that she had always been nervous to Joseph Abeyta and stepfather Edward Coca of learn an instrument. Los Córdovas. Maternal grandparents are Becky She praised Mariachi teacher Rachel León Espinoza and the late Orlando Espinoza. Paternal for helping her overcome her shyness to pursue grandparents are Margie and Emilio Abeyta.
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uzanne Samantha Archuleta, 18, is a Taos Feeds Taos. 2008 Taos High School graduate, with The impromptu question she fi elded was what widely spread roots in Taos. She and lesson she learned throughout the whole competi- Martínez graduated together and Baca is tion. “Not to forget where I came from because her cousin. Taos made me who I am today,” she answered. SFor her talent portion of the pageant, Archu- She gave the community thanks for giving her leta treated the audience to the tantalizing aroma the opportunity to run for the Fiesta queen. of freshly cooked tortillas that she prepared on a Archuleta plans to attend Central New Mexico hot plate set up in the auditorium. She introduced Community College and then continue her educa- her great-grandmother, Eva Cortés, 94, to the tion at the University of New Mexico to pursue a audience and credited her with passing on the career in medicine as a radiology technician. tortilla-making tradition when Archuleta was just She loves reading, writing, singing, cooking, a little tike. driving, and playing softball. She also enjoys going Archuleta participated in the Lady Tiger to the mountains and being around her family. track team for one year, as well as Lady Tiger Archuleta is the daughter of Marietta and Jim volleyball, basketball and all-district softball in Fambro and Charlie Archuleta of Taos. Her ma- 2007 and 2008. She was a member of Student ternal grandparents are the late Susan Santistevan Council for three years, participated in freshman, and late David Santistevan. Her paternal grand- sophomore and junior Senate and was involved in parents are Frances and Felix Archuleta.
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aitlyn Rene Maire Fátima Baca, 18, Currently the 2007-2008 Taos Rodeo Queen, is a 2008 Taos High School graduate Baca knows well the joys and responsibility of who said she cooked for three solid representing your hometown. She is a member of days before the Fiesta pageant, making the Taos High School Rodeo team, she has partici- 400 biscochitos for the judges and pated in Student Council for the last three years Kaudience. She and Archuleta had no idea they were and was also a member of the Lady Tiger Varsity both doing cooking demonstrations for their talent Cheerleaders during her freshman, sophomore, segment until the day of the pageant. and junior years. The impromptu question judges asked of her She enjoys working and spending time with her was what she would tell other young women who family and friends and she is an active member of want to run for Fiesta queen and why it was a good the 4H club. idea. Her plans are to attend Central New Mexico “It was a very good question,” Baca said. “I said Community College in Española to pursue a career it’s a good experience. It affects their lives because in cosmetology. She is pretty certain she will then they get to meet lots of people. It really boosts con- return to Taos and open up her own shop. fi dence and lets other kids know it’s possible to do Baca is the daughter of Kathy Baca and Rubén what you want to do. We had a lot of fun rehears- Baca of Taos. Her maternal grandparents are Sue ing together. I’ve seen the royal courts before and and Bob Foster. Her paternal grandparents are they have a lot of fun and they get really close.” Frances and Rubén Baca.
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Megan Avina Taos’ value system is highly respectful of the elderly who bring honor to the community, garnered from the wisdom of their years . Traditions By Jerry A. Padilla the solemnity of the feast days. iestas, in the Hispanic sphere of SPIRITUAL-PHYSICAL BALANCE infl uence, traditionally have been A fi esta, after all, is a celebration to honor days set aside for honoring a saint or the patron saint of a village, town, city or nation. saints of the Catholic church. It also can commemorate a saint particularly or Such observation normally is historically favored by a large group of people. practiced with solemnity and cel- Locals will tell you there is nothing wrong ebration, and usually in that order. with observing the saint’s day with exuberance The Spanish-speaking world, historically asso- in good food, entertainment and visiting among Fciated with the Catholic church, especially in rural friends and relatives, but they will remind you that and pastoral regions, came to include religious there is a certain method or procedure in Hispanic functions in its celebrations of living. folkways to ensure a balance between the spiritual To an outsider who doesn’t understand the and physical world. religious signifi cance of the proceedings, a fi esta The observance of saints’ days often takes on may be seen as an extended outdoor party, with a personal signifi cance, especially if one’s given music, dancing, outdoor cooking and vending name is the same as the honored saint, or if one — an almost carnival were given the name atmosphere. due to being born on And while it is that particular day. true that fi estas repre- In old-time Taos, sent a time of celebra- the biggest fi esta or tion and reaffi rmation feast day of the year of community, all too was celebrated Sep- often in recent years tember 30, the day fi estas have come to of the patron saint be seen by some as of Taos Pueblo, San nothing more than Geronimo, or Saint unrestrained revelry Jerome. and a local beauty In celebration, pageant. both Pueblo and But not to the Rick Romancito locals, who still un- The Lions Club Tío Vivo carousel is still Traditions continues derstand and respect the big draw for youngsters at Fiesta every year. on page 24
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Traditions tral square or continued plaza. A queen from page 22 and princesses chosen from town residents among local took part in re- young women ligious activities would take of the Catholic their places of church at the honor, holding chapel of San court over the Geronimo de activities. Taos at the Once Pueblo. the religious In the observances are 1930s, when complete (note: the town Rick Romancito These are not fathers decided Future Taos Tigers entertain the crowd on the plaza. looked upon as to start a new a chore, but as fi esta to help boost the economy, the importance a welcome responsibility that helps ensure spiritual of choosing the saints’ days must have weighed balance and strength for all), the festivities begin. heavy on them. In the past, local musicians and dance troupes fi ne-tuned instruments and passages for public SAINTS OF HISPANICS performances. Bards prepared to tease and cajole AND THE VIRGIN each other or visiting poets from other placitas. It was decided the fi esta would be celebrated Families prepared foods in suffi cient amounts to in honor of Santiago and Santa Ana: The apostle serve any and all visitors. Relatives and friends James, patron saint of Spain and Hispanics, and reunited and joined in with the cooking and mer- Saint Anne, none other than Jesus’ grandmother. rymaking, all the while releasing the tensions of a Surely the signifi cance of such important workday life. personages did not escape those who chose to Family ties were renewed and new friendships identify them with the town of Taos. Traditionally, cemented, as is still the case in many circles. the residents of a locale would gather at the church, To top off the day’s activities, a dance is held. or in an outlying area, at a chapel or capilla. A mass More often than not the music is in Spanish, per- was celebrated to start the day and to invite God’s formed by more than one group taking turns. blessing and participation. The attitude was that A fi esta was and is a time of fun, family and of asking a stern, loving Father to lend approval neighborhood reunions and perhaps most impor- to activities of joy in honoring His saints in the tantly, a spiritual affi rmation of human cooperation reaffi rmation of the community. These saints and with a higher power. others were regularly called upon to intercede in The observance of and practicing of traditions the daily pro ceedings of the living. Perhaps it could helps keep a community strong. In celebrating this best be year’s fi estas, described as be you a acts of faith native or a and respect visitor, re- to begin a member the fi esta with solemnity religious do- and respect ings fi rst. that is at the A formal core of the procession meaning was sure of what the to follow: celebration From the is about. church, ¡Bien- through the venidos a Las community Fiestas de and around Rick Romancito Santiago y to the cen- Fiesta Orange Crush Dancers made the most of their appearance during the Saturday Santa Ana! (July 22) 2006 Children’s Parade.
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Navajo Germantown textile, Eyedazzler, 1895, courtesy of Millicent Rogers Museum, 1956-1-47. Photos: San Geronimo Days at Taos Pueblo, ca. 1876. Taos Pueblo (detail), courtesy of Taos Historic Museums.
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Courtesy “The Hispanic World” XVth century polychrome marble sculpture of Santiago de Compostela crushing a defeated Moor (image and text pages 168-169).
PATRON SAINTS St. James and St. Anne By Virginia L. Clark TORTURED AND MARTYRED aints are held in high regard by Taos According to various sources and “The locals for the saint’s good works and Hispanic World” (J. H. Elliott et al, eds. London: blessings, which are believed to be Thames and Hudson, 1961), St. James the Apostle especially powerful when invoked on is none other than the patron saint of Spain itself, the saint’s feast day. and his burial place, Compostela in Spain, is the Taos Fiestas are celebrations of third most holy site in Christianity after the Vati- the feast days of Taos patron saints, can and the Holy Land. St. James, Santiago (July 25), and St. Anne, Santa SAna (July 26). Saints continues on page 28
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Bronze statue of St. Anne and child Jesus Christ
Saints continued from page 26 By the year 1200 A.D., some one million pil- grims had hit the road to Compostele to seek heal- Throughout Christendom, wherever Spaniards ing and the blessings of this powerful “Boan-erge,” went, be it on Crusade to the Holy Land, or push- son of thunder, as James and his brother John the ing down into Iberia or conquering the Americas, Apostle were known. These two Sea of Galilee the cry of ¡Santiago y cierre — España!/St. James and fi shermen, who were famous for their bad tempers, charge — Spain! rose from the hosts of conquista- became beloved followers and apostles of Jesus. dors who were successful in their campaigns to win souls and lands for God and country. MOTHER OF MARY St. James worked hard to convert the people St. Anne’s feast day is offi cially July 26 and she of Finis Terre in western Spain, what the Romans is held in great honor as the mother of the Virgin called the “end of the earth,” but with little im- Mary and grandmother of Jesus. Through a maze mediate success. He fi nally achieved phenomenal of marriages and widowing, St. Anne is reported following after being tortured and beheaded by to have given birth to three daughters, each to a Herod Agrippa in A.D. 44, the fi rst of the Apostles different husband and each daughter was named to be martyred. Forbidden to bury the saint, Mary. One of the daughters gave birth to St. his body was reportedly stolen from Jerusalem, James, thus making St. Anne his grandmother as smuggled away aboard a small boat and buried in a well. secret place in Galicia, on the Spanish coast. Saints Joachim and Anne were extolled by St. Centuries later, a hermit heard music and saw John the Damascene and Gregory of Nyssa as a star shining light on a fi eld. An investigation models for Christian parents, whose honorable later turned up the apostle’s burial place, named in duty is the holy education of their children. They Latin, Campus Stellae/Field of the Star. The name are revered for nurturing and teaching Mary to be we now recognize is Compostela. worthy of being mother of God. Their parenting Legends about the famous St. James in furious is held to glorify their Creator and sanctify their battle array with a sword in one hand and a banner own souls. The courage and strength they instilled in the other, mounted on a white war horse fl ying in Mary allowed her to remain faithful, even as she overhead or charging the fray, side-by-side with stood at the foot of her son’s cross. the king and commanders of Spanish armies, are Santiago y Santa Ana have much to offer, told throughout Spain and in every country where therefore, to the visitors and locals who attend the conquistadors landed. saints feast days every year at Las Fiestas de Taos.
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Rick Romancito Fiesta Queen Ana-Alicia Romero, left, Princesa Leah Marissa Abeyta, Greg Kreller and Princesa Felicity Bridgette Nicole Gallegos Veronica Rodriguez, from Xalisco-Tepic, pose with future royalty along the parade route. Mexico, waits backstage before the students from Taos’ sister city perform a traditional Mexican dance on the Plaza.
Clear blue skies dawned for the 2007 Children’s Parade along Camino de la Placita.
Rick Romancito
Rain or shine, umbrellas come in handy at fi estas to keep us cool and dry, without missing a beat of the music, fun and food.
Rick Romancito
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