Santa Fe Fiesta Council president discusses importance of Fiesta de Santa Fe and why it’s celebrated annually

Fiesta de Santa Fe has long been a tradition for generations of New Mexicans. Every year, people gather downtown for food, live music and company, but the festivities go beyond that and have a historical significance to them as well.   Founded in 1712, Fiesta first started through a proclamation created to commemorate the resettlement of Santa Fe after the 1680 Pueblo Revolt. The proclamation states that Fiesta de Santa Fe be established and celebrated through mass, vespers and sermon, according to the Santa Fe Fiesta Council website.   Fast forward to today, it is deemed a cultural staple meant to honor that proclamation and keep the history of the city alive.   Santa Fe Fiesta Council President Krystle Lucero joins “Conversations Different” to discuss the cultural importance behind Fiesta de Santa Fe and to reflect on her experience and fondest memories of being a part of the volunteer organization.   For more information about this year’s 313th Fiesta de Santa Fe and events, visit santafefiesta.org.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.