Sunday, Oaxaca blogger buddy Chris (Oaxaca-the-year-after) and I returned to Teotitlán del Valle for the Danza de la Pluma. Another day awash in sights and sounds. As I discussed in July’s post, Danza de la Pluma, it is a multi-layered ritual reenactment of the Conquest. And, like the Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany, the Danza de la Pluma lasts 7-8 hours!
Obviously, the performers occasionally need to take a break…
Soldaditos, need nourishment after all that marching around…
Banners need to chill on a chair…
Cortes needs to take a breather from all that conquering…
Danzantes need some male bonding time…
Their feathered headdresses need time off for good behavior…
Malinche and Doña Marina need to share some giggles…
And, even tubas need a nap…
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View From Casita Colibrí 
That is an interesting perspective to view the festival from.
I’d posted a video and slideshow of the dance back in July, and looking through the almost 300 photos I took on Sunday, these were among my favorites and I realized a theme was emerging!
Great pics and very well presented. Video and Slide show gave sound depth ( pun intended) to the drama of La Conquesta. Have to in near future, visit for a few weeks Oaxaca, including Teotitlan.. Thanks for your blog and pics which promote tremendous insights on the culture of the area. !
Shannon –
Love all your photos – Danza is my very favorite dance in Oax. But actually, the complete Danza story takes three days – some villages do that – can’t recall the village I went to, some years ago, but it is quite a drama.
Thanks!! – Marga
Fabulous photos & perfect captions — thanks!
Gracias a ti.