Oaxaca-The Year After: Carry that Weight

The here and now... and what and why

Complacency is a trap. At least that’s what I was thinking when I up and left the comfort of a Yankee prep school gig, where I taught music, amongst other things, for 28 years. There was also that life long career as a composer, musician and artist.

First, it was a year in St. Thomas, USVI, working as a reporter and shooting photography and then, a year in San Agustin Etla, Oaxaca, Mexico.
Time passed.
More time passed and a year back in the Athens of America followed by a hasty return to Oaxaca where it is all happening.
A couple of years in San Sebastian Etla and now, just down the road in San Pablo Etla. Life is good.

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Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Carry that Weight - El Burro

Palm Sunday in San Antonino Castillo Velasco is always so special for numerous reasons. First, the people and the welcoming ambiance they create. Then there is the commitment of the the entire village to celebrate this holy day.

People cover the statue of Christ on his burro with the most amazing fruits, vegetables and breads... and I mean cover. Look at all that stuff and they were nowhere near done. Blogger buddy Shannon at Casita Colibri, also has a couple of posts covering the event.

Here is the burro partly covered and yes, he has legs. The quality of the produce is remarkable.

Nearing completion. Note the ring of bread on the arm.

Finally, long poles are inserted and the whole thing is lifted and carried by about thirty men for the one km trek to the church where hundreds are waiting.