The here and now... and what and why

Complacency is a trap. At least that’s what I was thinking when I up and left the comfort of a Yankee prep school gig, where I taught music, amongst other things, for 28 years. There was also that life long career as a composer, musician and artist.

First, it was a year in St. Thomas, USVI, working as a reporter and shooting photography and then, a year in San Agustin Etla, Oaxaca, Mexico.
Time passed.
More time passed and a year back in the Athens of America followed by a hasty return to Oaxaca where it is all happening.
A couple of years in San Sebastian Etla and now, just down the road in San Pablo Etla. Life is good.

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Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico
Musician, photographer, videographer, reporter, ex-officio teacher, now attempting to be a world traveler

Monday, September 23, 2019

Cooks, Glorious, Cooks!

They start them young here....
It's all still mouth-watering, looking back on shots from the weekend's food extravaganza, the Third Encuentro de Cocineras Tradicionales de Oaxaca (Traditional Oaxacan Cooks) at the Convention Center.
Not only was the food wonderful.....
But engaging with all the cocineras was equally filling and satisfying. 
The layout made talking to everyone about their offerings very easy and natural.
And all the different trajes, traditional clothing, from all over the state.
A fashion show along with great food.
And smiles all around...
People have various opinions about holding this event at the Convention Center, which is a bit out of the way.  First, the location worked very well, with plenty of room, great light and sound, and lots of additional exhibits to see.  And the park, Canteras, an old quarry, is spectacular.  Some liked the idea of moving things out of el Centro which is often really congested, but within walking distance at the Plaza de la Danza.  I suppose it all depends on the numbers, but I'd sure do it again... tomorrow... and the next day, etc...  After all, it was all about the food, glorious, food.
Higaditos!!! Now, I'm hungry... again.
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2 comments:

Bev in Connecticut said...

I don't understand how everyone is cooking inside with open fires and I don't see any smoke in your photos?!
Looks like a fabulous event.

September 25, 2019 at 5:43 AM
Christopher Stowens said...

The space was huge, open with ceilings (coverings) about ten meters above.
No problems for the cooks and the fires.

September 25, 2019 at 8:32 AM

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