I volunteer for a thrift store in San Carlos called Rescate, which means rescue. Whatever income that is realized from the thrift store benefits the ambulance service in our little town. This winter season, they added the "Marketplace", where local vendors brought in colorful things for sale as well as multiple forms of art, jewelry, food and other items. On some occasions, we have been treated to live music. A few weeks ago, there was a dance troupe from the Yaqui tribe that put on a very nice show.
These children performed quite a few dance routines, with multiple costume changes.
This was an interesting dance - the men all had costumes that included shakers that had been wrapped around their calves, adding to the music. They looked like they were crafted from aluminum cans with possibly seeds inside.
This one had a small head of a deer, and his character was hunted by some coyotes, who finally took him down.
This young man was in the background tapping a gourd floating in a pan of water, which made a thumping sound - keeping time to the music.
Others had gourds on which they leaned a stick containing notches. They had another stick they moved up and down to create a rhythm that the gourds amplified.
In another routine, dancers twirled their long skirts.
These kids put on a great show and hopefully we will see more entertainment in the future.
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