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In Ocotlan's former Convent of the
Dominican Church a museum has on display many clay figures.
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Rodolfo Morales, Ocotlan's most
famous resident and surrealist painter, was responsible for...
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The colorfully-painted clay figures are
in honor of the Day of the Dead celebration.
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At Santo Tomás Jalieza where we saw
a demonstration of back-strap weaving, these family members permitted...
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At Santo Tomás Jalieza when I was
walking in the small zocalo this young girl came up to me. After seeing her...
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The Guelaguetza is a celebration of
dance and music which dates to pre-Columbian times.
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Also known as Lunes del Cerro which
means Mondays of the Hill, it is considered to be the largest folklore...
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The performance of La Guelaguetza
Dance happens daily at CASA CANTERA, a restaurant specializing in Oaxacan food.
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The festival connects indigenous tradi-
tions with the Catholic faith and occurs on the two Mondays after July...
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The festival is dedicated to various
indigenous gods, particularly Centeotl, the Zapotec and Miztec goddess of corn.
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This Indian lady is sitting near the
entrance to Oaxaca's basilica.
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Eight-feet-high decorated figures
attract customers to the Casa de las Artesanias.
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The Sunday before the festival, a young
lady is chosen on the basis of how well she represents her community to...
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The word Guelaguetza is from the
Zapotec language and means "reciprocal exchanges of gifts and services."
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The nightly year-round presentation of
the dances takes place beginning in 2008 in a new theater. At least...
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During the actual festivities in July
between the first and second Mondays, there are activities such as food and...
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The Guelaguetza is based on offerings
made by the seven regions of Oaxaca indicative of their rich cultural...
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The male dancers are, for the most part,
dressed in rather plain costumes until the "Feather Dance."
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The dancers take a bow.
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This male dancer has a slightly
different style of head dress.
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Our guide seemed to know everyone; this
lady was cooking near the entrance to Cacaxtla archeological site.
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In Tlaxcala's Church of the Virgin of
Ocotlan local legend says the sanctuary was built on the site where...
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In remembrance of the miracle occurring
in 1541 the life of the Lady of Ocotlan is portrayed around the eight...
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The octagonal-shaped dressing room
was decorated by a local artist who worked for 25 years between 1715 and 1740.
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The artist carved gilded wood figures on
every inch of the walls and ceiling.
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