Orquesta Northwest: "El Grito" Ceremony & Performance
Free (RSVP required)
- Bailadores de Bronce, folklorico dance
- Mariachi Guadalajara de Seattle
- Trío Guadalevín
Orquesta Northwest, The Consulate of Mexico in Seattle, and Town Hall Seattle are excited to share with you the "El Grito" Ceremony and Performance. As we celebrate 200 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Mexico, the "El Grito" Ceremony signifies the strong bond between our two nations and highlights the rich cultural exchange that has taken place throughout our shared history.
This event showcases the vibrant traditions, music, dances, and flavors of Mexico, offering attendees a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in our diverse culture. It serves as a platform to honor our past, celebrate our present, and embrace our future together.
Orquesta Northwest invites you to join them in creating an unforgettable experience that will contribute to the cultural fabric of Seattle and further promote the importance of the U.S.-Mexico friendship.
Run of Show:
1pm Pre-Show – Floreador (trick-roping performer) and Aztec Dancers CeAtl Tonalli in the Plaza
2pm Official "El Grito" Ceremony and Performance by the Ballard Civic Orchestra in the Wyncote NW Forum, Maria Reyna and Joaquin Garzon.
3pm Post-Show in The Forum with Mariachi music featuring Mariachi Guadalajara, Trio Guadalevin, and the Bailadores de Bronce
About Orquesta Northwest
Orquesta NW is a 501c3 non-profit organization with a mission to enhance community life by providing inclusive Latinx arts and culture programs, projects, and events, without charge, that create a sense of belonging, build intercultural understanding, foster equity and civic engagement, and strengthen the voice of the Latinx community in the Seattle area.
https://www.orquestanw.orgAbout Bailadores de Bronce, folklorico dance
Bailadores de Bronce promotes the beauty and richness of Mexican traditions through music and dance in the Pacific Northwest. We create a bridge of understanding among all people by sharing our culture, preserving our traditions and instilling pride in our youth.
https://bailadoresdebronce.org/About Mariachi Guadalajara de Seattle
https://www.facebook.com/Mariachi-Guadalajara-de-Seattle-166131183411449/
About Trío Guadalevín
A unique collaboration between a folklorist from Mexico City, a lute/oud/guitar player specializing in the early music of Europe, and a globe-traveling percussionist and arts educator, Trío Guadalevín explores the musical dialogue between Indigenous, European, and African cultures that define Latin American identity. With memorable stories and an incredible array of instruments from the Americas, Africa, and Europe, the trio weaves together a tapestry of music, languages, culture, history, and geography. They move seamlessly between the past and present, employing a mix of contemporary, folkloric, and historic melodies sung in Spanish, Zapotec, and Ladino, which ride on rhythms from the Afro-Indigenous son jarocho to the Italian tarantella and Moroccan shabia.
https://www.facebook.com/TrioGuadalevin/