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Chamula Carnival, Chiapas, Mexico

All photos in this album courtesy of friend Snooky Robins & Bettina. With penalties for taking photos here quoted as possible $100 fine, jail time and loss of camera a threat, I put my camera away; however my new friend and ex-industrial espionage photographer decided to take a chance and grab some covert shots. They came out quite nice after a little "leveling" by photoshop. Thanks Snooky & Bettina, I am certain my friends will enjoy!

The Chamula area is the last glimpse anyone may enjoy of the remaining indigenous culture who are the ancestors of the ancient Maya inhabitants of Mexico.

Date: 02/18/2010
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Our cab lets us out on the edge of town and we walk down into the small village. We've heard the rumors and seen the guide books on photos but my guests decide to try anyway :-)

Date: 02/15/2010
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After only 2 photos, the billy club and walkie-talkie wielding security team of 30 or so surround us. No photos they sternly shout. Oooh my!

Date: 02/15/2010
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Cisco has warned me for years now but my friends go on shooting from the hip, even capturing the guards as they move to the next photo lariat. Stakes are too high for me so my cam goes in the pocket.

Date: 02/15/2010
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Well my friends were kind enough to share their criminal payload, so I do the same so you may enjoy this insight to the very special indigenous community.

Date: 02/15/2010
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On a side street, a vendor grills chicken for the hungry crowd.

Date: 02/15/2010
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Today is Carnival in Chamula, a small village about 15Km further up the mountain from San Cristobal.

Date: 02/15/2010
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Normal dress is wild enough; carnival is outlandish!

Date: 02/15/2010
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The baton crew approaches another would-be photographer.

Date: 02/15/2010
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Amazing covert shots that my loving couple provide us.

Date: 02/15/2010
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As the crowds grow, Bettina & Snooky capture the growing excitement.

Date: 02/15/2010
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Ceremony continues around the Zocalo. The men with straw will eventually cover the parade route in straw, set it afire and they will march through the fire.

Date: 02/15/2010
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Date: 02/15/2010
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