Tlacotepec is a small Totanacan village in the Sierra of Puebla, the largest concentration of Totanacan Peoples is in The State of Vera Cruz. A friend of ours is from this town and took these pictures and confirmed the dress from this town.
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Dancers, these are the most common types of men’s costumes. The day to day muslin clothing is gradually being replaced with clothing from China.

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Another shot of the Voladores. Each town has a great deal of pride in their Voladores; it is not uncommon to hear that MY town has the best Voladores and to criticize other towns for the quality of the ceremony. I am simplifying the description of this dance a lot. There is so much going on in the ceremony, from the selection of the pole to its blessing , placement etc...