February 2, besides being Groundhog Day in the USA, is Candelaria in Mexico. And so, late Monday morning, I went in search of Niño Díos. None was to be found in the vicinity of the Cathedral. Only the traditional red huipiles of the female Triqui members of MULT caught my eye.
I continued my quest, heading up to Templo de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. However, as I walked through Llano park, no one was carrying a Niño Díos, dressed in this year’s finery, to the church to be blessed. Only a giant red horse sculpture by Oaxaqueño artist, Fernando Andriacci (and its red feedbag?) was there to see.
I turned west and headed for home, hoping I might possibly spot a Niño Díos as I passed Templo del Carmen Alto. But no, only a red-shirted water delivery man caught my eye.
Funny, if we allow ourselves to see things as they are and not as how we expect them to be, we can return home with something completely different and delightful from what we had set out to find.
Mexican Peso Converter
Now, isn’t that the truth, we need to keep our eyes and mind wide open! I like what you discovered …
And I didn’t even notice the red until I got home and looked at the photos. 😉
How true!
One of Oaxaca’s many lessons!
Indeed!
Oaxaca never stops teaching!
But….I wonder why there were no Ninos Dios?! Especially at Carmen Alto
Chris found the blessing in full swing in Etla
Apparently, I was too late for some and too early for others. There’s always next year.