Colors of Arizona - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

A significant part of the population is represented by Indians, so this area has unique cultural traditions. Tourists go there in search of ‘the real America;’ there you can get acquainted with centuries-old traditions of the indigenous population. Travelers who wish to visit one of the local Indian reservations should definitely take an experienced guide. Despite the fact that most of Indians take foreign visitors easy, an experienced guide would still help.

The cult of land is typical to natives, as land feeds them and gives life to them all. Indians prefer wearing moccasins to be closer to the ground; many travelers buy those shoes as souvenirs. Indians offer sacrifices to appease their gods; they present gifts to latter literally every day. They generally consist of a variety of treats or corn flour that is blown about.

It’s not true to assume that cultural traditions of Arizona are represented by laws and customs of the Indians only; on the contrary, interesting modern holidays are typical for the state. One of the most beautiful and interesting celebrations is Renaissance Festival; its name fully reflects its main features. It is dedicated to a bygone era of holiday traditions and customs, which the locals revere today. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The venue of the festival is a charming valley situated between the mountains and the desert in the immediate vicinity of the Phoenix. Indigenous people are very interested in medieval history, so every year the festival attracts a huge number of people. The festival starts in February and usually lasts until the end of March; the festival program is incredibly rich and diverse. Impressive historical installations and an abundance of people in beautiful vintage dresses, amazing fairs and tasting of exquisite medieval dishes, live music and street performers - are just some of the entertainment options inseparably associated with this holiday.

Speaking of unusual national holidays, you should definitely mention Ostrich Festival, which was first held in 1989. It lasts for three days; the most spectacular event is ostrich racing.