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
   kilt
(10) fancy dress
1947
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); Kit Pettersen (10)
Last updated: 28-VI-2011