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Riverside Tamale Festival 2015

A young lady attending the Tamale Festival enjoys one of the many kinds of tamales sold
A young lady attending the Tamale Festival enjoys one of the many kinds of tamales sold

Yesterday was surprisingly hot for April but fortunately White Park where the Tamale Festival was held had lots of shade.

This little park is a little jewel in the city.

The live music while I was there was wonderful.

I was greeted by tunes of Santana played by Andy Vargasy Los Solteros when I arrived and the dance area in front of the stage was  packed.

Audience participation was high when the DJ played Electric Slide.
Audience participation was high when the DJ played Electric Slide.
Gentlemen were also having a great time dancing
Gentlemen were also having a great time dancing
A gentleman gets to dance with singer T. Lopez as she performs
A gentleman gets to dance with singer T. Lopez (left) as she performs
This cute little girl was obviously enjoying the dancing.
This cute little girl was obviously enjoying the dancing.

The next band, Jimmy Imperial kept the dancers wanting even more.

Guitarist Jimmy Imperial strolled amongst the dancing audience as he performed.
Guitarist Jimmy Imperial strolled amongst the dancing audience as he performed.
Singer T. Lopez sings to her daughter during her performance at the Tamale Festival
Singer T. Lopez sings to her daughter during her performance at the Tamale Festival
Friendly faces waved to me during the Tamale Festival
Friendly faces waved to me during the Tamale Festival
Two pretty Ballet Folklorico dancers play with their fans while waiting for their turn to perform
Two pretty Ballet Folklorico dancers play with their fans while waiting for their turn to perform

The lines for tamales and other food items were long but they moved quickly.

Singer T. Lopez performing a cumbia number
Singer T. Lopez performing a cumbia number

Overall the 3 hours I spent was an enjoyable Saturday diversion.

I wish the organizers would have highlighted the winner of the previous year’s tamale contest by some signage so I could have stood in line at that booth.

Maybe next year.

Peter Phun Photography

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