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Festival celebrates Tohono O'odham traditions

Posted at 10:54 PM, Nov 28, 2015
and last updated 2015-11-29 00:54:30-05

TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - The 22nd annual Waila Festival took place Saturday night celebrating life and Tohono O'odham traditions.

Held at Old Tucson Studios, the event allows people to enjoy traditional Tohono O'odham food and music under the Arizona sky.

It celebrates life in the desert and the Tohono O'odham Nation's culture.

More than 100 bands took part and there was a bonfire, dancing and lots of food.