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Festival celebrates Tohono O'odham traditions

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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.