It’s December 23 in Oaxaca and Noche de Rabanos is upon us. The setting-up has begun and the spectators are gathering. Despite its name, it isn’t just about artisans working their creative magic carving radishes. There are three other categories, including the use of Flor Inmortal (a type of dried flower). I will return this evening, but in the meantime, this entry titled, “Elaborando Artesanía, Plasmando Sueños: ‘Teotitlán del Valle, Tierra de Dioses'” by Raymundo Sánchez Monserrat Maricela, is for all my friends in Teotitlán del Valle.
Spinning the wool.
Weaving tapetes from the spun wool.
Grinding corn or maybe chocolate OR maybe even cochinilla!
Dancing the Danza de la Pluma…
The danzantes of the Grupo de Danza de Pluma Promesa keeping their promise.
I think Raymundo did a wonderful job capturing the people of Teotitlán del Valle, the Land of the Gods, who make crafts and shape dreams.
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View From Casita Colibrí 
Shannon, I love your fotos and enjoy your blog. Makes me homesick for Oaxaca. Happy holidays to you.
Thanks so much Maria. ¡Felices fiestas!
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