Dancing in traditional clothing

Title

Dancing in traditional clothing

Description

Young girls and boys dancing on stage celebrating Mexico's Independence day, which is observed on the 15th and 16th of September. The girls are wearing dresses from the Mexican state of Jalisco. These dresses are known for being styled after Spanish dresses, appearing in Mexico after it was colonized. The dresses are traditionally made out of cotton and are brightly colored and adorned with ribbons. The boys are wearing mariachi clothing.

Date Created

circa 1990s

Place

Cornelius, Oregon

Identifier

CCpic_369

Rights

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Source

Centro Cultural Photography Collection

Type

Still Image

Collection