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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Date: 02/15/2010 Views: 680	A walk down a side street shows this guy. He will be someone's skirt before you know it. Date: 02/15/2010 Views: 651	This one has a similar destination, perhaps a serape. Date: 02/15/2010 Views: 586
Date: 02/15/2010 Views: 680	Date: 02/15/2010 Views: 577	Parading continues around the very large central plaza of town. Date: 02/15/2010 Views: 570
Date: 02/15/2010 Views: 650	Date: 02/15/2010 Views: 602	The church; perhaps most unique in the Americas. Statues are in glass because indigenous frequently broke fingers or defaced when prayers went unanswered. Date: 02/15/2010 Views: 563
Date: 02/15/2010 Views: 687	Enchanting but a little scary. Mexican law does not apply in Chamula; they have their own law decree. Want some jail time with the 3 drunks behind bars on the corner? No thanks! Date: 02/15/2010 Views: 595	Date: 02/15/2010 Views: 543

Chamula Carnival, Chiapas, Mexico

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