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Street Life and the Virgin of Guadalupe Celebration

written by Beth December 13, 2011

December 12th is a big day in our town. It’s a big day all over Mexico. The streets fill with people, businesses close, carnival rides are erected and thousands of devotees make their way by foot (many barefoot) from the surrounding communities to a hilltop iglesia in honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Between the bombas (fireworks), the never-ending church bells, the food carts, the huge families, the processions of jogging pilgrims and the crazy, celebratory vibe, this day exemplifies the one thing I love most about Mexican culture: street life.

We’re all eager to get back to the festivities and the bombas are more than a little distracting, so I’m keeping it brief. Here’s a taste of what’s happening in the streets, though I wish you could taste the pastor tacos and fried plantains!

Street Life and the Virgin of Guadalupe Celebration was last modified: December 13th, 2011 by Beth
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Kodi Stephens December 13, 2011 at 6:52 am

But of course there is a Sponge Bob! Thanks for the great pics. I would love to visit there someday!

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Kely December 13, 2011 at 3:17 pm

Your photos do a great job of capturing the day. I must admit, after 13 days of increasing gaiety and celebration that I am enjoying a silent morning now that the fiesta is over. But I do love the sight, sounds, and colors of life here.

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Beth December 13, 2011 at 3:37 pm

Considering that you’ve had people camped on your stoop for two weeks and that you are practically living next door to the church, I can’t say I blame you!! 🙂

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ravyn December 13, 2011 at 9:12 pm

AMAZING photos! I love it! I want to go see this next year. And the sponge bob pinata was great…he’s big in the middle east, too. thanks for sharing. as always.

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