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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You can find my music on Jango (World & latin - Worldbeat) and at iTunes and most online stores.
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If you are coming to Oaxaca, please contact me for tours or advice.

Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo
The view from Corazon del Pueblo

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Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico
Musician, photographer, videographer, reporter, ex-officio teacher, now attempting to be a world traveler

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Lunes in Teotitlan del Valle cont....

As the end of the week approaches, a quick look back at the beginning of Semana Santa and the procession on Monday in Teotitlan del Valle.  For a better and more complete description be sure to go to spxl's post over at Casa Colibri.

Little temporary chapels are set up by hanging rugs on pole frameworks.
After leaving the church the procession goes from chapel to chapel and at each there is a ceremony followed by some sort of food and drink.
People come and make offerings, prayers, and to kiss the robes of the icons.
 
As I wrote earlier, the young are an important element in the celebration, hopefully insuring many more years of continued traditions.
With the iconic mountains behind, the two make their way through the streets.
 This abuela makes an offering of corn.
 Then blows the copal smoke onto the statue.
 Leaving a trail of bougainvillea flowers.
 Tamales for everyone.
And tasty horchata to drink.
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