A farolito at dusk at a previous ‘Lights of Gisewa’ annual holiday event at Jemez Historic Site. Courtesy/JHS
NMDCA News:
The community is invited to enjoy farolitos, Pueblo dancers, and Native art and music at Jemez Historic Site’s annual holiday event, Lights of Gisewa, 5-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12 and 13, in Jemez Springs.
Walk the glowing farolito-lined paths curving around ancient Gisewa Pueblo and the remains of the San José de los Jemez Mission during this special holiday event.
The evening’s program includes Pueblo dances between two bonfires by the Northern-Southern Pueblo Dancers from Jemez Pueblo and Ohkay Owingeh, Red Mesa Dance Group, and Lightning Eagle Dance Group from Jemez Pueblo. Native artisans will sell arts, crafts, and food at the event.
Enjoy live musical performances by Adrian Wall (Jemez) and Steven Toya (Jemez/Zia). Admission to the Lights of Gisewa is $20 per adult and $10 per child and are sold online at timed entry segments. Tickets are limited and sell out quickly.
Tickets:
- Tickets for Friday: my.nmculture.org/44490/51321
- Tickets for Saturday: my.nmculture.org/44490/51322
This annual event is one of New Mexico Historic Sites’ most beloved holiday activities and offers a unique cultural celebration.