San Martin Tilcajete certainly was the place to be on Fat Tuesday for one of the best and biggest (and only?) celebrations in the surrounding area. Carnaval here has become more and more popular and yesterday, the village was filled with more people than on any other day of the year. Lila Downs, as well as some the folks who made "Coco," was there.
San Martin Tilcajete is one of the most famous wood-carving villages and the masks are always spectacular. This one is by good friend, Jesus Sosa Calvo and his wife Juana. Yes, they painted the person as well.
The central part of the celebration features a "wedding", a procession through the streets of the village and a "ceremony" in front of the municipal building. Yes, the bride is a young man.
I'm not sure how the bride and groom are selected, but each is holding a photo, so maybe there are deeper meanings than just fun and irreverence.
In addition to the wedding party, there were roving bands of "diablitos" wearing bells and often covered with oil.
Here's another mask from Jesus and Juana.... simply wonderful.
Some absolutely amazing costumes.
And, of course, the Queen of Carnaval.
So many wonderful looks..... ¡Viva San Martin Tilcajete!
More in a bit.....
2 comments:
WOW this has become quite the event!!
Another note for my "bucket list"
Love this - the artistry & commitment. Wonderibg about those pictures too.
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