People of all ages joined the New Mexico Acequia Association, Barrios Unidos and the Chimayo Museum for the 2nd Annual San Isidro Day event at the Chimayo Museum. Chimayo. The intergenerational event included a procession and water blessing, community garden planting, music and the Teatro Acequiero performance of their play about San Isidro, as well as activities such making seed balls led by Los Maestros del Norte. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Flower petals in baskets made by local families, flowers and other items are placed before the image of San Isidro Labrador next to the Chimayo Museum. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Seeds are handed out for anyone who wants to plant them in the prepared ground before the water is turned on. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Musicos David Garcia, left, and Jeremiah Martinez. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Sarafina Lombardi, in blue shirt, and young members of Los Maestras del Norte pass out flower petals to anyone who wants to throw them into the acequia water. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Carrying a painted shovel used in the Teatro Acequiero traditional play performed at the event. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Planting seeds in the prepared land in the Plaza del Cerro. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Musicians David Garcia, with accordion, and Jeremiah Martinez, with guitar, make their way around the field that has been prepared for planting. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Activities for the afternoon posted on a tree nearby. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Participating in the San Isidro Labrador play are, from left, Yolanda Jaramillo, Patrick Jaramillo, Jeremiah Martinez, David Garcia and Lee Garcia. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Baskets made by Teresina and Isabelle Berg. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Water makes its way slowly through the acequia headed towards the area where seeds were planted. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Neighbors, friends and families gather for San Isidro Labrador Day in Chimayo Sunday. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Patrick Jaramillo, playing San Isidro in the play, sprinkles water on the audience. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Three generations helping wrap seed balls Sunday were from left, Isabelle Berg, her mother Teresina Berg, and her grandmother Yolanda Martinez. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Members of Los Maestros del Norte wrap seed balls in muslin. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Rev. Dr. Georgia Ortiz, far right, and friends gather for a chat and something to eat. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
A line of people that walked behind los musicos to the garden area at Plaza del Cerro. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Sarafina Lombardi of the New Mexico Acequia Association announces the afternoon’s activities. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Fr. Sebastian Lee stands with Lupe Salazar of Barrios Unidos, left and Sarafina Lombardi of the New Mexico Acequia Association, right. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Keeping an eye on the water flow. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Sarafina Lombardi, far left, and Jolene Vigil, far right wait with a friend to start planting. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Yolanda Jaramillo re-tells the legends of San Isidro Labrador. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Carrying the Santa Maria de la Cabeza and San Isidro Labrador to the field. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Water trickles through the grass on its way to Plaza del Cerro. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Friends Maire O’Neill, left, of the Los Alamos Reporter and Rita Sanchez catch up at Saturday’s event. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Lee Garcia, left, and David Garcia at San Isidro Labrador Day Saturday in Chimayo. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Patrick Jaramillo as San Isidor Labrador at Saturday’s celebration in Chimayo. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com