Tag: traditions

time for traditions

time for traditions

In San Miguel even everyday is special visual treat.

 

Sunday Conversation

Sunday Conversation

Conversations between friends flow easily, ideas and news are shared at the friendly plazas in San Miguel.

 

Drumrolls and clapping shoes

Drumrolls and clapping shoes

Not all the walks are quiet!

 

Locos Day II

Locos Day II

….monsters, clowns, men dressed as women, Mexican entertainers, politicians, sweet cartoon characters, costumes related to Mexican history……

 

Locos Day I

Locos Day I

On Sunday, June 13th, San Miguel celebrated Locos Day. This carnival type festival was originally an act of faith and devotion that began in the …

 

Picture of the Day #15

Picture of the Day #15

The old public wash basins are still in regular use in San Miguel de Allende. On Saturdays it can be a beehive of action, but …

 

Balloon vendors

Balloon vendors

Balloon vendors rendezvousĀ at Plaza Civica in San Miguel de Allende

 

Picture of the Day #14

Picture of the Day #14

Two popular blue jackets: police man in colonial costume and his patrol horse. Surely I’m not the only one who likes to photograph the handsome …

 

Picture of the Day #6

Picture of the Day #6

Mexican school children wear neat uniforms with white knee-highs and black shoes. Usually theĀ mamas are picking up their offspring after school, and easing the day …

 

Picture of the Day #3

Picture of the Day #3

In Mexico, masks are used as part of the tradition of the village festival, honoring saint’s days and major Christian holidays. Participants fulfill religious vows …