Under bright skies and in front of huge crowds, the dancers who will be performing in tomorrow's final official guelaguetza, paraded and danced their way down the parade route yesterday.
Here's the delegation from Tlacolula. Yes, the baskets spell out "Viva Tlacolula, Oaxaca." Incidentally, those baskets can weight up to 8-10 kilos and the women dance like they weigh nothing.
Everyone's energy felt even a bit higher than last week, but maybe that was just me.
The guelaguetza is one of the highlights of the year and this year, things have been well organized and it's a good thing, because the city is more crowded than I've ever seen it.
As in many things oaxaqueño, it's a visual treat, as one is completely surrounded by music, dance and color.
Some very interesting banners this year.
This one made a tableau unto itself.
And so interesting to see other groups of plumas dancers after spending so much time with those in Teotitlan del Valle. La Malinche...
And a subalterno...
Moctezuma in training...
Each delegation brought a wave of energy...
As they strutted their stuff....
Here's lookin' at you, kid... and gracias for the wonderful time!
More to come.....
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