Coahuitlan, Veracruz, Mexico this ceremony looks to the Sacred Christ and to mother earth for protection. 12 days of prayer are followed by this ceremony. Robert Freund 10/31/2007
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The second procession to the east of town. 		IMG_4199
Asking permission. 		IMG_4201
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Preparing the second offering to the earth. 		IMG_4213
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Adding all the elements, eggs, tamales,copal, water. 		IMG_4227
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Covering the offering 		IMG_4240
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Preparing for the dance of the flowers 		IMG_4242
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 		IMG_4248The Dance of the flowers around the table with all the items people brought to share. IMG_4249
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Only women dance the flower dance. Carrying larels of marigolds and candels. 		IMG_4255
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 		IMG_4273Afterwards men and women dance the Huapango, I was asked to dance with the mayoroma, it turns out to be 6 dances.
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 		 Not pictured here is my buying a case of beeer to share with the people after the ceremony. All the items on the offering table were shared.