Last night, all was in readiness in Teotitlán del Valle for most important fiesta of the year — honoring la Preciosa Sangre de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo (the Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ).
Specially cut papel picado fluttered from the church.
Marmotos waited in the wings.
And canastas, lovingly decorated by their owners stood ready to be carried through the streets of Teotitlán del Valle.
Next up, the most important ingredient…
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View From Casita Colibrí 
Seems as though todos los santos turned out… Love those huge sparkling holy cards.
There was a huge turnout and quite a sight to see the unmarried women and girls carrying them through the streets.