Noche Huasteca y Huapangueada

Supposedly things are slow this time of year in Xalapa, Mexico, but we are finding much to do.  Oh . . . it has been fairly “cool” in the evenings for us from the Midwest, USA, but layers of clothing do the job.  Last night, evening with the coolness, we went to an auditorium at the head of Los Largos and enjoyed “Huasteco” music and dance for several hours for just 30 pesos each (a little less than $3.oo USA).  Of course, we had no clue what “Huasteco” music was all about, but it turned out to be a delightful evening largely because children once again “stole the show.”  Also, a bit of research revealed that “Huasteco” music originated from northeastern Mexico and usually features three instruments and singers who often sing with a ”falsetto” voice.   As is often the case, audience members wanted to participate and often danced in front of the stage.  One couple danced quite nicely and here they are.

Perhaps you would like to see them “in action” by clicking on the Youtube video below. 

And here is some early audience participation by more young people.

Many groups performed during the course of the evening but one group that included a father and son seemed to get the most attention.  Here is a photo of the 5 year old boy, Enriquito, hawking his CDs with help from this big sister (I think).

 Here is a video of Enriquito and his father singing a duet.  Of course, the little girl on the platform in the video is just as entertaining as the performance on the stage!

 Here is a picture of Enriquito with his mother and sister.  His sister, probably only three years old, also danced a lot on the platform who you will see in later postings. 

As mentioned, children made the evening and here are some thumbnails of them until some video can be uploaded of them dancing.

We just could not stay until the end because we have more dancing to enjoy on Saturday night but here is what some of the audience was doing just as we left about 11:30 PM.

 

Supposedly things are “slow” in Xalapa . . . “I don’t think so!”

Stephen, also posting at — http://www.Genuine-Tourist.com