Photos and blog by Ambassador BjayI felt like I traveled back in time when I arrived at San Agustin Cathedral. Events like these sure expose Tucson's long roots in history and make me so proud to call myself a Tucsonan.
It is amazing that so many of our traditions and arts have endured for so long. The music, the dancers, the aroma wafting from the food stands - there was no doubt I was at a fiesta.
San Agustin has served area worshipers since we were a little Spanish presidio (fort) on the banks of the Santa Cruz river. It has been moved around and in various states of repair or disrepair but is a living piece of our history.
It had been raining on and off all day with some pretty impressive lightning displays. I was worried nobody would attend. Well I was wrong, the place was packed and the entertainment was going strong.
Here are a couple pieces of video I took at the fiesta:
Unfortunately, the storm clouds began to gather, and the fiesta had to be cut short.
I had fun anyway! Happy Birthday Tucson!
