San Martin Tilcajete is a town that has made a great deal of economic progress based on the development of the alebrijes. Thirty years ago the town dedicated to embroidery like many other towns.

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festival
Young people in the form of devils roam the streets scaring everyone, their bodies are covered with grease and they carry chains and bells.
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A specter of death wandering the streets during the festival, he does not talk but can make fun of you.
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More devils cutting up the town.
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The marriage between two guys, the procession marches though the town and eventually they are married by the mayor in front of the municipal offices.
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Guys dressed as women