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Xico, Veracruz

Now for something a little different.

Here are two photos from Xico, Veracruz, from a trip in 2017 during the Feria de la Santa Maria Magdalena.

Men will wear this fiberglass bull on their back, and dance around the town plaza as a fuse is lit, igniting in succession hundreds of enormous fireworks seen above the bull, resulting in the picture below (as well as a tremendous racket!) The whole scene is quite noisy and dangerous, but apparently Maria Magdalena enjoys it!

I have been working on another project and neglecting this blog... I will resume posting in about ten days, please stay tuned! There will be more bird photos from Minnesota, as well as many more taken during the last six months in California and Mexico.

 

Coatepec, Veracruz

Three generations await the parade in Coatepec, Veracruz.

Balloon Vender, Coatepec, Veracruz

A balloon vendor awaits the crowd for a parade in Coatepec, Veracruz, Mexico.

Dancing Clowns, Coatepec, Veracruz

A child with a rather odd mask leads a group of dancing clowns in a parade in Coatepec, Veracruz, in September of this year.

Coatepec Clown

Another dancing clown in Coatepec, Veracruz. This one had a collection jar to raise funds for his group of dancers.

Coatepec Vaquero

A participant dressed as a vaquero relaxes after the parade in Coatepec honoring St. Geronimo, in September of this year.

Dancing Clowns, Coatepec, Veracruz

Two young dancing clowns rest after a session of dancing in Coatepec, Veracruz. They wear bandanas to protect their faces from the wooden or paper maché masks.

Dancing Clowns, Coatepec, Veracruz

Dancing Clowns, Coatepec, Veracruz

A shy girl poses for me after a parade in Coatepec, Veracruz, Mexico.

 

Dancing Clowns, Coatepec, Veracruz

Dancing clowns rest after a parade honoring St. Geronimo (St. Jerome) in Coatepec, Veracruz, Mexico.

The ornate hats and costumes can be as beautiful as the masks they wear.