Sunday, March 6, 2011

Indian Fair & Market

Yesterday and today is the 53rd annual Indian Fair & Market at the Heard Museum. I try to make it to this event every year because the art work is simply fabulous. I happened to be there in time to see a performance by this group, Xavier Quijas Yxayotl and The Aztec Dance Group. Their costumes were simply brilliant as you can see from this photo.


March is one of the busiest months in the Phoenix area with all kinds of cultural events. Sometimes it’s hard to squeeze it all in.

17 comments:

zakton said...

Wow, fabulous costumes! Yes, you should go to the event every year and make great photos like this.

Unknown said...

Yes, Aztec outfits are amazing! Several groups perform every day at the Zócalo, one of the world's largest squares, in Mexico City.

cieldequimper said...

Incredibly beautiful.

brattcat said...

All the colors from the rainbow here. Beautiful.

Kathy said...

Wow! Fabulous headdresses!

Geoff Steen said...

I'd love to know how they transport those amazing headpieces from one venue to another. Looks like the event was a lot of fun.

Kate said...

It's good to know that there are so many cultural activities in March in your fair city; I must keep that in mind for the future. There costumes are amazingly colourful. Interesting history about the Aztec use of bird feathers, if I have been correctly informed, that is.

Judy said...

This must be a bright and colorful event with all the sights and sounds to enjoy. I wonder how heavy those headdresses are. I'm glad that you go and share with all of us.

Randy said...

One of the best events in town. Several of our local artist are showing there is weekend. Did you treat yourself to a new piece of art?

Magpie said...

An interesting and colorful event and we had wonderful weather for it too.

Lowell said...

Looks like a wonderful day filled with music and color. I'm envious! Those headdresses are magnificent!

Now I want you to repeat the name "Xavier Quijas Yxayotl" out loud three times very fast! :-)

Mo said...

Wow fantastic love those headresses

Birdman said...

Oh, soooooooooo much green! I love it.

Leif Hagen said...

Fun Fair fantastic feathers!

Jack said...

Indian markets are fun. My wife, daughter and sister are always mesmerized by the silver and turquoise jewelry. A lot of it finds its way onto my credit card statement.

RedPat said...

I've always wanted to go to one of those Indian fairs! Looking forward to some more shots.

Stefan Jansson said...

Wow. That must have been an interesting performance.