VAQUEROS, MARIACHIS SET TO ENTERTAIN.Byline: Daily News NEWHALL - Spanning 500 years of Mexican history in one day, the William S. Hart Park and Museum will present a free Viva Fiesta May 23 at the park in Newhall. Viva Fiesta Act 1 will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature Aztec dancers, vaquero trick ropers Benny and Rose Martinez, ballet folklorico and mariachis. Aztec dancers from the group Ritual Azteca Neuhi Ollin (``Ritual Aztec in Four Directions'') will perform a ritual predating the Spanish conquest of Mexico nearly 500 years ago. The dancers will be adorned in handmade, beaded regalia with brilliant headdresses of pheasant and macaw macaw: see parrot. macaw Any of about 18 species of large tropical New World parrots (subfamily Psittacinae) with very long tails and big sickle-shaped beaks. Macaws eat fruits and nuts. feathers. The rhythm of the dancers, accentuated by ``chacoyote'' seed pod seed pod Noun Bot a carpel or pistil enclosing the seeds of a plant, esp. a flowering plant anklets n. pl. 1. socks that reach just above the ankle. Noun 1. anklets - a sock that reaches just above the ankle bobbysock, bobbysocks, anklet blends with the beat of the drum resulting in a vibrant, dazzling spectacle. The Martinezes are masters of the vaquero tradition of trick roping Trick roping is an entertainment or competitive art involving the spinning of a lasso or lariat. It is particularly associated with wild west shows or western arts in the United States. and have performed for 23 years at various events including the Tournament of Roses parade The Tournament of Roses Parade was established, and first held, on January 1,1890, in Pasadena, California, eight miles (13 km) northeast of Downtown Los Angeles. Rooted in tradition, this parade is broadcast on multiple television networks, watched by upwards of one and the city of Santa Clarita's Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival. The riders dress in authentic Mexican charro suits dating back to the early 1800s and ride atop handmade Mexican saddles and sidesaddles while providing an extraordinary demonstration of trick roping, along with classical riding. The Santa Clarita Santa Clarita, city (1990 pop. 110,642), Los Angeles co., S Calif., suburb 30 mi (48 km) NW of downtown Los Angeles, on the Santa Clara River; inc. 1987. Situated in the Santa Clara valley and nearby canyons, Santa Clarita includes the former towns of Canyon Country, Ballet Folklorico, first-place winners of both the Season of Peace dance tournament and the 2002 National Folklorico competition, also will perform. Mariachi Cobras de Jalisco, from San Fernando, will also perform during Act 1 wearing their silver studded outfits with wide-brimmed hats. Viva Fiesta Act 2 will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will feature a Mexican dinner and entertainment. Admission to Act 2 is $40 per person. Hart Park is at 24151 N. San Fernando Road San Fernando Road is a major street in the city and county of Los Angeles. It starts off in Castaic as The Old Road, passing through Santa Clarita and the Newhall Pass, where upon its intersection with Sierra Highway near the junction of the Golden State (I-5) and the , Newhall. For information or reservations, call the museum at (661) 254-4584. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Trick roper Benny Martinez will be one of the attractions at May 23's Viva Fiesta at William S. Hart Park. |
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