Today was the 120th Noche del Rabanos and it was, as always, fantastic! And it was drawing tourists in droves. The crowds were huge, the lines long, but what a happy occasion... and a real boon for the city and surrounding regions. There is so much happening, it is hard to keep up. I got there early and had a total blast, as lots of the participants recognized me from previous years, so it was like seeing friends. I have lots of shots of their creations, made from radishes, dried flowers or corn husks, but I thought I would start with impromptu portraits of some of the participants, all so typically Oaxacan in their artistic abilities and creativity. You can almost see her off to the left in the shot above, but this is the woman responsible for the radish pieta.
They come in all ages and backgrounds. Some are very traditional and some enjoy pushing the proverbial envelope.
I should have all their names, but I don't, my mistake, but here are just some of them, each so special.
I'll post shots of their creations in a bit.... in the meantime, in between time, Oaxaca is simply the best. ¡Viva!
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