Famous for its many woodcarvers, yesterday San Martin Tilcajete was the place to be for carnaval and people from all over descended on the village to celebrate. This village has been, for many years, one of Mexico's most famous for its figuras or alebrijes. I admit to being hopelessly addicted to collecting them for many years. For carnaval there is always a wedding, with two lucky young men as bride and groom.
There are all sorts of looks and costumes.
Always fun to do double takes as a beautiful woman walks by and then you see it's one of the guys.
This celebration has become very popular in the last few years. There were people from all over and lots joined in the festivities. This man was from Australia and he was getting the full treatment from good friend, Jesus Sosa Calvo, coming from one of the best and most highly acclaimed carving families including wife, Juana, sister, Francisca and son, Apolinar.
The finished look.
A pensive shot...
Wonderful design on the skin...
Woodcarving, for which San Martin Tilcajete is world famous.
It is also famous for its masks.
And here is one of the classic looks, oiled and looking fine.
A silver celebrant, another classic village look.
So what goes on at Carnavale
ReplyDeletepeople in masks, a parade,floats,I assume bands
Is it an organized event or people meandering around town
we just made res for DOD. Coming down with at least4 other people. We should start a tour agency!
See you then if not sooner
It is somewhat organized and follows some sort of a script. Not matter what, it is one heck of a good time in such a wonderful village. Try it, you'll like it! ;-)
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