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LAS VEGAS, N.M., Feb. 14 -- New Mexico Highlands University issued the following news release:
Molten metal flung against a wall will burst into a spectacular display of pyrotechnics during Highlands University's Iron Tribe 2019 performance casting event on Feb. 28 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Students from 10 universities will participate in Iron Tribe 2019.
The sparkling highlight of the iron pour performance is based upon Dashuhua, the ancient Chinese Festival of Lights tradition that is still popular during the Chinese New Year. The event will be in the parking lot at the northwest corner of 7th Street and Douglas Avenue in Las Vegas.
"We've added to the iron performance this year with a fiery and playful rendition of the game Hungry Hungry Hippos performed by Fort Hays State University students," said Highlands fine arts professor David Lobdell, who established the biennial Iron Tribe event in 2001. "There's a fascination with watching fire transform material like iron. The drama of nighttime contrasting...