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Suchiapa “The way of the leaves”
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Suchiapa “The way of the leaves”

May 2012 | gch ®, Sin categoría

Suchiapa “The way of the leaves”

Photography: René Araujo

Special thanks to: Domingo Champo Pérez

One of the biggest festivities in Suchiapa is the day they honor the “Santa Cruz” (holy Cross). On this day the tradition, which is called the way of the leaves, is about a plant called “espadana”. This plant is found in Nambiyugua and its characterized by its leaves in a shape of a sword and pointy thorns. This place is the scenario to perform what the ancestors have determined to the locals and close by communities. The people make arrangements with lots of time and dedication so on April 26 of […]

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San Juan Chamula a place full of magic and tradition
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San Juan Chamula a place full of magic and tradition

April 2012 | gch ®, Sin categoría

San Juan Chamula a place full of magic and tradition

One of the most mystical and magical places in the state. San Juan Chamula, when your visit it, you will enter a different culture that will make you feel emotions just because of the Tzotzil traditions and customs that are kept alive.

From the moment you approach this place you can admire the pine trees, silk cotton trees, oaks and lots of trees that characterize this forest region, and some of their economic activities like farming and farm.

At the time you dive into the town you can visit the main temple where you will find an peculiar atmosphere due to the mixure of evangelism and rituals from the pre-Hispanic times, combined with decor that consists mainly […]

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