Celebrations in Southern Patagonia

Ceremonies are usually associated with symbolic life-events, and performed under the aegis of some institution. Festivals and parties are less formal activities, but also close to people´s hearts. Photographs have become the preferred medium to commemorate these celebrations, and share the memories with others.

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Religious Ceremonies

first communion
(7) first communion
c1917
 

procession
(6) procession
1927
 

Anglican church wedding
(2) church wedding
1930
  first communion
(3) first communion
1936?

Festivals

spring festival
(1) spring festival
1926?		  

Christmas
(5) Christmas gifts
1932?
  

carnival queen
(8) carnival queen
1924

Parties

bride´s farewell
(4) bride's farewell
1940?
 
happy bride(9) happy bride
1943

Credits: Ema Alonso (3); Ana María & Marta Borič (7); Marco Álvarez (6,8); Carlos González (2); Graciela Grace (1,5); Berta Kusanovič (9); Elvira Paz (4)
Last updated: 5-XII-2005