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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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Date: 02/15/2010
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Imagine it without the photos; it's hard to describe the ambiance of this place with or without them.

Date: 02/15/2010
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Bettina adopts a local for the afternoon.

Date: 02/15/2010
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Snookie, almost as strange as me (but not quite) has learned some Mayan phrases prior to this visit and impresses a local family.

Date: 02/15/2010
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Date: 02/15/2010
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Time for the bulls. Roped and lead around the circle, young men try to ride for the championship but the bull's fate for the day is sacrifice.

Date: 02/15/2010
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A more than 2000 year old tradition. In a land where even Mexican law is taboo, I'll be the first in line to break the no photo rule should PETA show up ;-O

Date: 02/15/2010
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One of 4 unlucky parade participants.

Date: 02/15/2010
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Preparation for the run through the center, these men guide the bull around the central parade route while riding challengers pop in and out of the crowd.

Date: 02/15/2010
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