A second entry for the WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge theme blur from Michelle W:
This week, share a photo that’s a blur. You could keep your camera out of focus to achieve a blurry photo, or take a photo of something in motion. Or go in a different direction — capture an image of an experience that would otherwise be a blur, or of something in a state of flux.
I first saw this Baile Folklorico group perform 2 years ago for Cinco de Mayo, and again last month for a community performance the week before — and in honor of — Cesar Chavez Day (March 31st).
The day is a commemorative holiday that celebrates the legacy of civil rights and labor movement activist Cesar Chavez, and to promote community service.
From Wikipedia…Baile folklórico, literally “folkloric dance” in Spanish, is a collective term for traditional Latin American dances that emphasize local folk culture with ballet characteristics – pointed toes, exaggerated movements, highly choreographed. Each region in Mexico, the Southwestern United States and Central American countries is known for a handful of locally characteristic dances.
Dancer costumes depend on the region represented, and mostly reflect traditional Spanish influence, but denims and western style shirts representative of the Southwest United States are also worn.
The bright colors of the dresses, and matching ribbons braided into the hair were a treat to see…
According to the Wikipedia article, “in the folk dances of Northern Mexico, men generally wear black Pants with Galas on each side of the leg, accented with a red tie and belt and a black wide-brimmed hat”.
There are no blurs on the photo of the two young girls below, but they were just too adorable and I am including in this post.
Did you know that March 31st was Cesar Chavez Day? Are there Baile Folklorico dance groups in your region of the United States (or Mexico / Central America)?