Wow! It's always so much fun to celebrate carnaval in the wood carving village of San Martin Tilcajete. And each year, more and more people show up. There are other villages, each with their own version of carnaval, but San Martin seems to be one of the most popular in the Valles Centrales.
The village is famous for it's alebrijes, wood carvings, and some of the masks were simply gorgeous.
There are lots of fantastic looks and one involves covering one's body with the blackest of motor oils.
At the opposite end of the spectrum was this beautiful girl who was one of the brides maids for the boda or wedding that is the highlight of the day.
Yes, both bride and groom are men.
As in many things Oaxacan, they start participating in these traditions at an early age.
I loved this mask even though the wearer said he hadn't had time to finish it. I told him it looked better pure black.
So many amazing faces, a photographer's dream.
Be sure to check out the
B&W version over at Casita Colibri. And here's a double selfie.
I consider myself blessed.
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