Dance of the Matachines Two, Summer 2009 (detail)

Description Matachines danced all over New Mexico on the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe (December 12) or the feast day of a town’s patron saint. This dance is still alive today in many New Mexico communities. It continues to incorporate diverse cultural influences in creative ways. This is a tradition that remains strong. Photos are printed on high-quality photo paper encased in a plastic sleeve with a cardstock backing.  The horizontal photos are 11” W x 8 1/2” H, and the vertical is 8 ½” W x 11” H. See www.almatile.org for mural info and artists who contributed to the specific mural.