Santa Fe, N.M., celebrates its 400th birthday with music, art and more

Residents of Santa Fe, N.M., are singing the praises of their city in honor of its 400th anniversary, and they plan to continue the celebration for the next 16 months. The commemoration, which kicked off this month, includes hundreds of special events.

The celebration will honor the city’s diverse cultures with an arts and lecture series, history programs, musical and theater presentations and special programs for children.

Among the events scheduled for October are a royal visit from the prince and princess of Asturias, an autonomous principality within the kingdom of Spain; and a Spanish presentation of “The Barber of Seville” as part of the Teatro Nuevo Mexico series.

Santa Fe, established as a seat of government by the Spanish in 1610, is one of the oldest capital cities in the U.S. But long before the Spanish moved in Native Americans settled in the area. And later, during the city’s development, it was home to many other cultures, including settlers of Mexican, European and African American descent.

Contact: Santa Fe 400th, (505) 986-1610

—Rosemary McClure, Special to The Los Angeles Times

Ilustration: “The Barber of Seville” will be staged in Spanish; Credit: Courtesy of Santa Fe 400th

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