On the first Friday in March is the Feast of the Conquistatdors. This festival celebrates the acceptance of Catholicism by Mexico's indigenous people with 33 dances, one for each year of the life of Christ, as well as special masses, incense, and the carrying of ancient cornhusk statues of Christ around the Jardin. The church very successfully co-opted the traditional early March festival that marked the beginning of the planting season.
Around the corner from our house, the street was filled with Dancers getting ready for the day long celebration of dancing in the Jardin. Little girls walking with pride - their first time as dancers....feathers everywhere...
To see a slideshow of pictures of the day, click on the picture above. Be patient - it takes a second to load...
