“EYAHNE ON THE HORIZON” Hot Air Balloon

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center’s new hot air balloon, Eyahne On The Horizon, took to the skies for its first Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®, in 2021. The balloon made its maiden voyage in Albuquerque in September 2020 and serves as a proud ambassador for IPCC.

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU to those from near and far who came through our doors during 2022 Balloon Fiesta® and Indigenous Peoples Day! (See photos and videos here)

Get your Eyahne On The Horizon holiday ornament here

Eyahne means “blessings” in the Keres Native American language, and the unique balloon features a distinctive, Pueblo-inspired design that symbolizes the sacred beliefs and culture of the Pueblo peoples of New Mexico. IPCC’s balloon is a partnership with Rainbow Ryders, the Southwest’s premier hot air balloon company. In honor of the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico, Rainbow Ryders chose the N-Number “N19NM” when registering the aircraft with the FAA.

Show your Balloon Fiesta spirit! Wear your Eyahne Horizon t-shirt or sweatshirt

Eyahne On The Horizon was made in Ann Arbor, Michigan, by Cameron Balloons, the world’s largest balloon manufacturer. The balloon is 275,000 cubic feet in size, measures 86 feet tall, 68 feet wide at the equator, and is capable of lifting 6,000 pounds, or 12 to 14 passengers, plus the pilot. It is one of the largest ride balloons in New Mexico.

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“We took delivery of our balloon in 2020 and had planned for the 2020 Balloon Fiesta to be Eyahne’s first. Like all balloon enthusiasts, we were sorely disappointed when the event had to be cancelled due to the extraordinary circumstances,” said Michael Canfield, President & CEO of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. He continued, “We are so excited to see Eyahne On The Horizon take her place among the iconic balloons in the skies over Albuquerque as we celebrate the 50^th anniversary of this spectacular event this fall. We are also delighted to partner with Scott Appelman and his excellent team at Rainbow Ryders—the very best in the business—and to become even more involved in Albuquerque’s world-famous, local balloon culture and community.”

Read below for more information about the balloon and a guide to the design elements.

Eyahne On The Horizon Indian Pueblo Cultural Center hot air balloon

Free Eyahne on the Horizon Design Guide & Coloring Page

Download, print, and color Eyahne on the Horizon pdf. Then take a picture and send it back to us. We will post it here on our site at indianpueblo.org/balloon

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DOWNLOAD AND PRINT A FREE COLORING PAGE & INFO GRAPHIC

Key Facts

Designed by the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center staff
Manufactured in Ann Arbor, Michigan, by Cameron Balloons, the world’s largest balloon manufacturer
It is one of the largest ride balloons in New Mexico.
86 feet tall by 68 feet wide at the equator
Can lift 6,000 pounds, or 12 to 14 passengers, plus the pilot
Will fly 200-300 times per year in the Albuquerque, Rio Rancho and Los Lunas areas
Piloted by Rainbow Ryders

Guide to design elements:

Click each image below for more info. Click here for a downloadable/printable pdf of the guide to the design elements.

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Balloon Design Meaning of Triangle

Black triangles on indian pueblo cultural center balloon meaning

Red Triangle meaning in indian Pueblo Cultural Centers hot air balloon

Arrow in IPCC's hot air balloon design meaning

Lifeline in IPCC's hot air balloon meaning

Corn earth ground symbolism in IPCC hot air balloon

THE EARTH/GROUND

THE TRIANGLE

in the middle with this design is meant to represent “You”. Always move forward and upward. Grow and be in a good place and be strong in the life you live. Uplift your spirits and the spirits of others. Set goals and rise to the challenge.

THE CLOUD STEPS

The steps are another form of clouds. The white coming though is the sunlight making its way through, to shine down on us.

THE BLACK TRIANGLES

The black triangles are clouds, a blessing needed for life and for growth.

THE RED TRIANGLE

The red triangle is a cloud symbol, the lines descending from the cloud is rain. Blessings from our spirits. Blessing from the heavens to the earth, the very ground we walk upon, bring blessings onto the path we walk and the places were we seed, plant and teach.

THE ARROW

The arrow is rooted into the color red, the earth. As are all of our lives and all living things, we are rooted and belong to the earth. The red connects us to our higher spirits. Going upwards into the clouds. The white line in between the red, indicates the spiritual connection between us, earth and the heavens, our ancestors and all our loved ones that have journeyed on ahead of us.

THE LIFELINE

The black and white dashes are symbolic of Lifeline. This is always meant to continue on (infinity). As in life and as in the seasons there is always change. The dashes will connect as it comes back around, as we carry on life and values that have been passed on to us, we will teach what we know to others so that our ways will always live on.

THE EARTH/GROUND

the earth/ground is symbolized by the red diamond in the center. Growing from the ground is the Corn (Life). Corn has many values to Pueblo people and many uses. Corn meal which we pray with, and use for different types of food and food prep. The corn husks are used to carry many things in offerings to elders, spirits, for blessings. The corn pollen, used in prayer and to show how life is a journey and how we cycle in life.