Excerpt from the Pacific Pearl magazine:
"History says the townspeople were so overjoyed to welcome this famous diva that the men untied the horses from her carriage and pulled her themselves to the Hotel Iturbide (now the Mazatlan Arts Center) next door to the theater. And it is said that to thank everyone for the jubilant reception, she stepped out on the balcony of her room and sang "La Paloma" to the cheering crowd below. Following the re-inactment of those events, Olivia Gorra, appeared again with other renowned Mexican opera stars during a performance at the theater and sang many of songs Angela Peralta's might have sung ."
In a museum above the Plazeula Machado, is a historical photo of Angela Peralta. She is loved by the Mexican people, even having named the theater after her.
It was so much fun following the procession to the Arts Center where Olivia Gorra sang from a balcony above the Arts Center. Here is a website about her.
Along the way, there was lots of music, dancing, beautiful costumes and excitement.
Here are a few photos and video clips of the event.
Olivia (Angela Peralta) appears before the crowds below.
She is standing outside of what was her hotel room.
As Olivia (Angela Peralta) began to sing, the batteries in
my camera went dead, so I didn't get a very long clip. :(
It was a very moving performance. Just a beautiful voice!
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