The Monday before Easter is special in Teotitlan del Valle. Even though it appears to be before the fact, they celebrate the stations of the Cross. This might be because they celebrate carnaval next week, which seems to be after the fact or at least different from most other places, where the partying occurs before Lent. But what do I know?
Everyone has different traditions and Teotitlan del Valle is one place that places an incredible importance on maintaining those traditions. One of the keys in doing so is starting when they are young and they really do that which is something we have commented on many times before. And so it was yesterday when the statues of Jesus and the Madonna were carried through the streets to fourteen temporary chapels, draped with the rugs for which the village is so famous.
And children have special and important roles to play
A little Roman
Dressed for the occasion.
Lots of little angels in white.
The whole family helps in preparation.
Innocence and purity personified.
It is an all day affair, with a half hour at each station. Then off to the next.
Did someone mention ice cream?
They sure did... and tamales and drinks for everyone. More in a bit.
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