Mexican Independence Day dance celebration
Title
Mexican Independence Day dance celebration
Description
Community members 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.
Date Created
circa 1990s
Subject
Place
Medium
photographic prints
Identifier
CCpic_400
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Type
Still Image