I have been spending the week driving back and forth to the zapotec weaving village, Teotitlan del Valle, as they celebrate one of their annual fiestas. Each day has been dramatic in terms of weather with huge dark and ominous clouds building over the mountains. And yes, boy did it rain.This year is extra special with a particularly large group of dancers for the Danza de las Plumas, the Dance of the Conquistadors. The extras this time are Cortez and his army. It is a photographer's dream. I don't know how many times I have shot it, but each time, it is better mainly because Teotitlan is one of the most magical and deep places I have been.
Here the schedule for the week. Click on it and you should be able to read it right down to the dancer's names.
One of the best parts of the week is the special tamales served on Wednesday. I was once again blessed to eat Emilia Ruiz's incredible tamales amarillo. She made 300 of them and we put a good dent in them.
Three more days to go, but I will post photos soon. I hope to have Emilia's mole negro on Sunday. Simply the best.
1 comment:
I am loving your blog. I thought I was clued in on all-things-Oaxaca but somehow missed out on this Teotitlan fiesta. Now it's on my list to go to someday. What is the name of the fiesta? I am very happy to know that something else happens in July besides Guelaguetza.
Joan
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