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2nd Annual Luminito Celebration: Photos

UNM Chicano Studies performer Osiris Rodriguez during the 2nd Annual Luminito Celebration at the Hispanic Cultural Center on Monday, Dec. 14, 2025.
Ms. Ramona, left, Martha Peña-Parr, center, and Stephan Parr, right, take a picture in from of the Luminito during the 2nd Annual Luminito Celebration at the Hispanic Cultural Center on Monday, Dec. 14, 2025.
UNM Chicano Studies performer Vernon Johnson grabs flowers for his performance during the 2nd Annual Luminito Celebration at the Hispanic Cultural Center on Monday, Dec. 14, 2025.
UNM Ballet Folklórico Santa Fe performer Mia Parra performs during the 2nd Annual Luminito Celebration at the Hispanic Cultural Center on Monday, Dec. 14, 2025.
The National Hispanic Cultural Center lights up their 20 foot Luminito during the 2nd Annual Luminito Celebration at the Hispanic Cultural Center on Monday, Dec. 14, 2025.
The Toya Family of the Zia and Jemez pueblo perform during the 2nd Annual Luminito Celebration at the Hispanic Cultural Center on Monday, Dec. 14, 2025.
UNM Ballet Folklórico Santa Fe performs during the 2nd Annual Luminito Celebration at the Hispanic Cultural Center on Monday, Dec. 14, 2025.
UNM Ballet Folklórico Santa Fe performs during the 2nd Annual Luminito Celebration at the Hispanic Cultural Center on Monday, Dec. 14, 2025.
Alex Manzanares, left, and members of Ballet Folklorico Santa Fe, perform during the Luminito Celebration on Thursday evening.
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Red or green. Luminaria or farolito. 

The National Hispanic Cultural Center hosted the 2nd Annual Luminito Celebration earlier this month — a cultural experience grounded in New Mexico’s lively luminaria vs. farolito debate.

The free event on Dec. 14 included music, biscochitos, a holiday mercado with local vendors, Matachines dance performances and holiday lights. The event also included a special performance of Héctor Armienta’s "The Farolitos of Christmas," a new opera for families and children based on Rudolfo Anaya’s beloved children’s book.

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