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La Soledad
The charreada or charrería is a competitive event similar to rodeo and was developed from animal husbandry practices used on the haciendas of old Mexico. The sport has been described as "living history," or as an art form drawn from the demands of working life. In 2016, charrería was inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Evolving from the traditions brought from Spain in the 16th century, the first charreadas were ranch work competitions between haciendas. The modern Charreada developed after the Mexican Revolution when charro traditions were disappearing. The competing charros often came from families with a tradition of Charreria, and teams today are often made up from extended families who have been performing for up to five generations.
The charreada consists of nine events for men plus one for women, all of which involve horses, cattle or both.
CDMX II
The charreada or charrería is a competitive event similar to rodeo and was developed from animal husbandry practices used on the haciendas of old Mexico. The sport has been described as "living history," or as an art form drawn from the demands of working life. In 2016, charrería was inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Evolving from the traditions brought from Spain in the 16th century, the first charreadas were ranch work competitions between haciendas. The modern Charreada developed after the Mexican Revolution when charro traditions were disappearing. The competing charros often came from families with a tradition of Charreria, and teams today are often made up from extended families who have been performing for up to five generations.
The charreada consists of nine events for men plus one for women, all of which involve horses, cattle or both.
Durango II
The charreada or charrería is a competitive event similar to rodeo and was developed from animal husbandry practices used on the haciendas of old Mexico. The sport has been described as "living history," or as an art form drawn from the demands of working life. In 2016, charrería was inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Evolving from the traditions brought from Spain in the 16th century, the first charreadas were ranch work competitions between haciendas. The modern Charreada developed after the Mexican Revolution when charro traditions were disappearing. The competing charros often came from families with a tradition of Charreria, and teams today are often made up from extended families who have been performing for up to five generations.
The charreada consists of nine events for men plus one for women, all of which involve horses, cattle or both.
La Brava
The charreada or charrería is a competitive event similar to rodeo and was developed from animal husbandry practices used on the haciendas of old Mexico. The sport has been described as "living history," or as an art form drawn from the demands of working life. In 2016, charrería was inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Evolving from the traditions brought from Spain in the 16th century, the first charreadas were ranch work competitions between haciendas. The modern Charreada developed after the Mexican Revolution when charro traditions were disappearing. The competing charros often came from families with a tradition of Charreria, and teams today are often made up from extended families who have been performing for up to five generations.
The charreada consists of nine events for men plus one for women, all of which involve horses, cattle or both.
Comcac
For the last ten years I have been traveling back and forth in Mexico and USA. During my travels, I have discovered a new and unknown native world that is unfortunately getting lost as a consequence of ignorance and violence.
When asked about Mexico most people can carry conversations about the country’s economy, immigrants, and tourist destinations such as Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco, and the Riviera Maya. But what most people don’t know is that deep within big cities like Mexico City, Puebla, Monterrey, and Guadalajara, there are numerous indigenous communities that were driven to the mountains from their nomadic plains by the Spanish 500 years ago.
Some of these towns are almost extinct, and you can only find information and statistics about the majority of these groups, but no real documentation. There isn’t a legacy to help them preserve and protect their customs.
Therefore, I’m visiting their own towns, outlying valleys, mountains, deserts and jungles, documenting every detail of my long journey.
I have always thought that history was written by our ancestors. Nowadays, I have changed my mind. I know that we can write history today. We are living in a critical moment in our mankind where we need to document what we have as a culture to share with those that will come after. This will allow me to pave the path to where we come from to where we are now.
Monument Valley
For the last ten years I have been traveling back and forth in Mexico and USA. During my travels, I have discovered a new and unknown native world that is unfortunately getting lost as a consequence of ignorance and violence.
When asked about Mexico most people can carry conversations about the country’s economy, immigrants, and tourist destinations such as Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco, and the Riviera Maya. But what most people don’t know is that deep within big cities like Mexico City, Puebla, Monterrey, and Guadalajara, there are numerous indigenous communities that were driven to the mountains from their nomadic plains by the Spanish 500 years ago.
Some of these towns are almost extinct, and you can only find information and statistics about the majority of these groups, but no real documentation. There isn’t a legacy to help them preserve and protect their customs.
Therefore, I’m visiting their own towns, outlying valleys, mountains, deserts and jungles, documenting every detail of my long journey.
I have always thought that history was written by our ancestors. Nowadays, I have changed my mind. I know that we can write history today. We are living in a critical moment in our mankind where we need to document what we have as a culture to share with those that will come after. This will allow me to pave the path to where we come from to where we are now.
Mujer Mixe
The Curator Selection edition it's for real art collectors. By acquiring the print you are buying a unique and irreplaceable artistic piece, because there will just five impressions of each, a piece of life will be yours and nobody else's. Signed by the photographer Diego Huerta.
Tacuates
In order to know Oaxaca, you have to feel Oaxaca from within.
You may know a thing or two from Oaxaca. People commonly know what it is and where it is located. But nothing is truly known.
It is a place considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to their richness in their food, cultural traditions and architectural jewels. Oaxaca became popular because Frida Kahlo made sure to expose its culture through her famous paintings. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important sites and people who visit and live there think they know how it works. Yet, they don’t know a single thing of what they’re visiting. Oaxaca is still an enigma.
In 2011; I was able to attend their big celebration; “La Guelaguetza” which is celebrated yearly in the capital of the state; Oaxaca. Many indigenous cultures come to the celebration and they dance and sing on the streets representing the 8 different regions in the state. Magic is all around.
I made the decision to get to know Oaxaca and begin “Inside Oaxaca”. Sometimes you drive for nine hours to travel 186 miles. It sometimes turns out to be exhausting to the driver but worth it to the photographer. Since I drive by myself, the road seems to constantly surprise both the driver and photographer in me.
There are 570 counties in Oaxaca distributed in 8 regions. Each region has its own cultural richness and traditions.
Getting to know the insides of Oaxaca is what makes you fall in love with a magical Mexico. Once you feel Oaxaca in your skin; the emperor’s heritage touches your heart making you fall in love with an unexplored land waiting to be discovered.
Huajuapan
In order to know Oaxaca, you have to feel Oaxaca from within.
You may know a thing or two from Oaxaca. People commonly know what it is and where it is located. But nothing is truly known.
It is a place considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to their richness in their food, cultural traditions and architectural jewels. Oaxaca became popular because Frida Kahlo made sure to expose its culture through her famous paintings. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important sites and people who visit and live there think they know how it works. Yet, they don’t know a single thing of what they’re visiting. Oaxaca is still an enigma.
In 2011; I was able to attend their big celebration; “La Guelaguetza” which is celebrated yearly in the capital of the state; Oaxaca. Many indigenous cultures come to the celebration and they dance and sing on the streets representing the 8 different regions in the state. Magic is all around.
I made the decision to get to know Oaxaca and begin “Inside Oaxaca”. Sometimes you drive for nine hours to travel 186 miles. It sometimes turns out to be exhausting to the driver but worth it to the photographer. Since I drive by myself, the road seems to constantly surprise both the driver and photographer in me.
There are 570 counties in Oaxaca distributed in 8 regions. Each region has its own cultural richness and traditions.
Getting to know the insides of Oaxaca is what makes you fall in love with a magical Mexico. Once you feel Oaxaca in your skin; the emperor’s heritage touches your heart making you fall in love with an unexplored land waiting to be discovered.
Los Danzantes
In order to know Oaxaca, you have to feel Oaxaca from within.
You may know a thing or two from Oaxaca. People commonly know what it is and where it is located. But nothing is truly known.
It is a place considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to their richness in their food, cultural traditions and architectural jewels. Oaxaca became popular because Frida Kahlo made sure to expose its culture through her famous paintings. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important sites and people who visit and live there think they know how it works. Yet, they don’t know a single thing of what they’re visiting. Oaxaca is still an enigma.
In 2011; I was able to attend their big celebration; “La Guelaguetza” which is celebrated yearly in the capital of the state; Oaxaca. Many indigenous cultures come to the celebration and they dance and sing on the streets representing the 8 different regions in the state. Magic is all around.
I made the decision to get to know Oaxaca and begin “Inside Oaxaca”. Sometimes you drive for nine hours to travel 186 miles. It sometimes turns out to be exhausting to the driver but worth it to the photographer. Since I drive by myself, the road seems to constantly surprise both the driver and photographer in me.
There are 570 counties in Oaxaca distributed in 8 regions. Each region has its own cultural richness and traditions.
Getting to know the insides of Oaxaca is what makes you fall in love with a magical Mexico. Once you feel Oaxaca in your skin; the emperor’s heritage touches your heart making you fall in love with an unexplored land waiting to be discovered.
Pinotepa Nacional
In order to know Oaxaca, you have to feel Oaxaca from within.
You may know a thing or two from Oaxaca. People commonly know what it is and where it is located. But nothing is truly known.
It is a place considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to their richness in their food, cultural traditions and architectural jewels. Oaxaca became popular because Frida Kahlo made sure to expose its culture through her famous paintings. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important sites and people who visit and live there think they know how it works. Yet, they don’t know a single thing of what they’re visiting. Oaxaca is still an enigma.
In 2011; I was able to attend their big celebration; “La Guelaguetza” which is celebrated yearly in the capital of the state; Oaxaca. Many indigenous cultures come to the celebration and they dance and sing on the streets representing the 8 different regions in the state. Magic is all around.
I made the decision to get to know Oaxaca and begin “Inside Oaxaca”. Sometimes you drive for nine hours to travel 186 miles. It sometimes turns out to be exhausting to the driver but worth it to the photographer. Since I drive by myself, the road seems to constantly surprise both the driver and photographer in me.
There are 570 counties in Oaxaca distributed in 8 regions. Each region has its own cultural richness and traditions.
Getting to know the insides of Oaxaca is what makes you fall in love with a magical Mexico. Once you feel Oaxaca in your skin; the emperor’s heritage touches your heart making you fall in love with an unexplored land waiting to be discovered.
La Panadera
In order to know Oaxaca, you have to feel Oaxaca from within.
You may know a thing or two from Oaxaca. People commonly know what it is and where it is located. But nothing is truly known.
It is a place considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to their richness in their food, cultural traditions and architectural jewels. Oaxaca became popular because Frida Kahlo made sure to expose its culture through her famous paintings. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important sites and people who visit and live there think they know how it works. Yet, they don’t know a single thing of what they’re visiting. Oaxaca is still an enigma.
In 2011; I was able to attend their big celebration; “La Guelaguetza” which is celebrated yearly in the capital of the state; Oaxaca. Many indigenous cultures come to the celebration and they dance and sing on the streets representing the 8 different regions in the state. Magic is all around.
I made the decision to get to know Oaxaca and begin “Inside Oaxaca”. Sometimes you drive for nine hours to travel 186 miles. It sometimes turns out to be exhausting to the driver but worth it to the photographer. Since I drive by myself, the road seems to constantly surprise both the driver and photographer in me.
There are 570 counties in Oaxaca distributed in 8 regions. Each region has its own cultural richness and traditions.
Getting to know the insides of Oaxaca is what makes you fall in love with a magical Mexico. Once you feel Oaxaca in your skin; the emperor’s heritage touches your heart making you fall in love with an unexplored land waiting to be discovered.
La Güera
In order to know Oaxaca, you have to feel Oaxaca from within.
You may know a thing or two from Oaxaca. People commonly know what it is and where it is located. But nothing is truly known.
It is a place considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to their richness in their food, cultural traditions and architectural jewels. Oaxaca became popular because Frida Kahlo made sure to expose its culture through her famous paintings. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important sites and people who visit and live there think they know how it works. Yet, they don’t know a single thing of what they’re visiting. Oaxaca is still an enigma.
In 2011; I was able to attend their big celebration; “La Guelaguetza” which is celebrated yearly in the capital of the state; Oaxaca. Many indigenous cultures come to the celebration and they dance and sing on the streets representing the 8 different regions in the state. Magic is all around.
I made the decision to get to know Oaxaca and begin “Inside Oaxaca”. Sometimes you drive for nine hours to travel 186 miles. It sometimes turns out to be exhausting to the driver but worth it to the photographer. Since I drive by myself, the road seems to constantly surprise both the driver and photographer in me.
There are 570 counties in Oaxaca distributed in 8 regions. Each region has its own cultural richness and traditions.
Getting to know the insides of Oaxaca is what makes you fall in love with a magical Mexico. Once you feel Oaxaca in your skin; the emperor’s heritage touches your heart making you fall in love with an unexplored land waiting to be discovered.
El Diablo
In order to know Oaxaca, you have to feel Oaxaca from within.
You may know a thing or two from Oaxaca. People commonly know what it is and where it is located. But nothing is truly known.
It is a place considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to their richness in their food, cultural traditions and architectural jewels. Oaxaca became popular because Frida Kahlo made sure to expose its culture through her famous paintings. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important sites and people who visit and live there think they know how it works. Yet, they don’t know a single thing of what they’re visiting. Oaxaca is still an enigma.
In 2011; I was able to attend their big celebration; “La Guelaguetza” which is celebrated yearly in the capital of the state; Oaxaca. Many indigenous cultures come to the celebration and they dance and sing on the streets representing the 8 different regions in the state. Magic is all around.
I made the decision to get to know Oaxaca and begin “Inside Oaxaca”. Sometimes you drive for nine hours to travel 186 miles. It sometimes turns out to be exhausting to the driver but worth it to the photographer. Since I drive by myself, the road seems to constantly surprise both the driver and photographer in me.
There are 570 counties in Oaxaca distributed in 8 regions. Each region has its own cultural richness and traditions.
Getting to know the insides of Oaxaca is what makes you fall in love with a magical Mexico. Once you feel Oaxaca in your skin; the emperor’s heritage touches your heart making you fall in love with an unexplored land waiting to be discovered.
Huaxpaltepec
In order to know Oaxaca, you have to feel Oaxaca from within.
You may know a thing or two from Oaxaca. People commonly know what it is and where it is located. But nothing is truly known.
It is a place considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to their richness in their food, cultural traditions and architectural jewels. Oaxaca became popular because Frida Kahlo made sure to expose its culture through her famous paintings. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important sites and people who visit and live there think they know how it works. Yet, they don’t know a single thing of what they’re visiting. Oaxaca is still an enigma.
In 2011; I was able to attend their big celebration; “La Guelaguetza” which is celebrated yearly in the capital of the state; Oaxaca. Many indigenous cultures come to the celebration and they dance and sing on the streets representing the 8 different regions in the state. Magic is all around.
I made the decision to get to know Oaxaca and begin “Inside Oaxaca”. Sometimes you drive for nine hours to travel 186 miles. It sometimes turns out to be exhausting to the driver but worth it to the photographer. Since I drive by myself, the road seems to constantly surprise both the driver and photographer in me.
There are 570 counties in Oaxaca distributed in 8 regions. Each region has its own cultural richness and traditions.
Getting to know the insides of Oaxaca is what makes you fall in love with a magical Mexico. Once you feel Oaxaca in your skin; the emperor’s heritage touches your heart making you fall in love with an unexplored land waiting to be discovered.
CDMX
The charreada or charrería is a competitive event similar to rodeo and was developed from animal husbandry practices used on the haciendas of old Mexico. The sport has been described as "living history," or as an art form drawn from the demands of working life. In 2016, charrería was inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Evolving from the traditions brought from Spain in the 16th century, the first charreadas were ranch work competitions between haciendas. The modern Charreada developed after the Mexican Revolution when charro traditions were disappearing. The competing charros often came from families with a tradition of Charreria, and teams today are often made up from extended families who have been performing for up to five generations.
The charreada consists of nine events for men plus one for women, all of which involve horses, cattle or both.
Washington
The charreada or charrería is a competitive event similar to rodeo and was developed from animal husbandry practices used on the haciendas of old Mexico. The sport has been described as "living history," or as an art form drawn from the demands of working life. In 2016, charrería was inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Evolving from the traditions brought from Spain in the 16th century, the first charreadas were ranch work competitions between haciendas. The modern Charreada developed after the Mexican Revolution when charro traditions were disappearing. The competing charros often came from families with a tradition of Charreria, and teams today are often made up from extended families who have been performing for up to five generations.
The charreada consists of nine events for men plus one for women, all of which involve horses, cattle or both.
Paola I
The charreada or charrería is a competitive event similar to rodeo and was developed from animal husbandry practices used on the haciendas of old Mexico. The sport has been described as "living history," or as an art form drawn from the demands of working life. In 2016, charrería was inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Evolving from the traditions brought from Spain in the 16th century, the first charreadas were ranch work competitions between haciendas. The modern Charreada developed after the Mexican Revolution when charro traditions were disappearing. The competing charros often came from families with a tradition of Charreria, and teams today are often made up from extended families who have been performing for up to five generations.
The charreada consists of nine events for men plus one for women, all of which involve horses, cattle or both.
Charo
In order to know Oaxaca, you have to feel Oaxaca from within.
You may know a thing or two from Oaxaca. People commonly know what it is and where it is located. But nothing is truly known.
It is a place considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to their richness in their food, cultural traditions and architectural jewels. Oaxaca became popular because Frida Kahlo made sure to expose its culture through her famous paintings. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important sites and people who visit and live there think they know how it works. Yet, they don’t know a single thing of what they’re visiting. Oaxaca is still an enigma.
In 2011; I was able to attend their big celebration; “La Guelaguetza” which is celebrated yearly in the capital of the state; Oaxaca. Many indigenous cultures come to the celebration and they dance and sing on the streets representing the 8 different regions in the state. Magic is all around.
I made the decision to get to know Oaxaca and begin “Inside Oaxaca”. Sometimes you drive for nine hours to travel 186 miles. It sometimes turns out to be exhausting to the driver but worth it to the photographer. Since I drive by myself, the road seems to constantly surprise both the driver and photographer in me.
There are 570 counties in Oaxaca distributed in 8 regions. Each region has its own cultural richness and traditions.
Getting to know the insides of Oaxaca is what makes you fall in love with a magical Mexico. Once you feel Oaxaca in your skin; the emperor’s heritage touches your heart making you fall in love with an unexplored land waiting to be discovered.
Patzcuarito I
The day you understand the meaning of death, it is the day you begin living.
In Mexico, we don’t grieve death. On the contrary, we dance and sing to death.
Day of the Death is the most alive day in Mexico.
Day of the Death is the most Mexican day of all. I dare to say that even before celebrating the Independence or the Revolution; we celebrate death. No speeches are made, no public celebration is being held.
Day of the Death is when the Mexican laughs and mocks death. It is the day when you stare in its eyes and share a drink from a bottle of tequila or mezcal.
Cementeries in Michoacán and Oaxaca are filled with Cempatzuchitl flowers while candles light up the spaces between graves. These spaces are then filled with light that shows the dead the way to come back to their homes and share food and drinks that they enjoyed the most with their loved ones who are paying their annual visit.
Women, men, boys and girls stay awake on the night of November 1st and the morning of November 2nd. They stay close to their family’s graves waiting to see them one more time or remembering them through their most loved memories.
The children then run and stroll around through crosses and crowns asking for a treat or a coin for their calabacita (“little pumpkin”).
I have come to the conclusion that the day you understand the meaning of death, it is the day you begin living.
That same day is the day you understand how important every action is; how your story will be told to the ones that come after you, and what legacy you will leave behind.
Patzcuarito II
The day you understand the meaning of death, it is the day you begin living.
In Mexico, we don’t grieve death. On the contrary, we dance and sing to death.
Day of the Death is the most alive day in Mexico.
Day of the Death is the most Mexican day of all. I dare to say that even before celebrating the Independence or the Revolution; we celebrate death. No speeches are made, no public celebration is being held.
Day of the Death is when the Mexican laughs and mocks death. It is the day when you stare in its eyes and share a drink from a bottle of tequila or mezcal.
Cementeries in Michoacán and Oaxaca are filled with Cempatzuchitl flowers while candles light up the spaces between graves. These spaces are then filled with light that shows the dead the way to come back to their homes and share food and drinks that they enjoyed the most with their loved ones who are paying their annual visit.
Women, men, boys and girls stay awake on the night of November 1st and the morning of November 2nd. They stay close to their family’s graves waiting to see them one more time or remembering them through their most loved memories.
The children then run and stroll around through crosses and crowns asking for a treat or a coin for their calabacita (“little pumpkin”).
I have come to the conclusion that the day you understand the meaning of death, it is the day you begin living.
That same day is the day you understand how important every action is; how your story will be told to the ones that come after you, and what legacy you will leave behind.
Patzcuarito III
The day you understand the meaning of death, it is the day you begin living.
In Mexico, we don’t grieve death. On the contrary, we dance and sing to death.
Day of the Death is the most alive day in Mexico.
Day of the Death is the most Mexican day of all. I dare to say that even before celebrating the Independence or the Revolution; we celebrate death. No speeches are made, no public celebration is being held.
Day of the Death is when the Mexican laughs and mocks death. It is the day when you stare in its eyes and share a drink from a bottle of tequila or mezcal.
Cementeries in Michoacán and Oaxaca are filled with Cempatzuchitl flowers while candles light up the spaces between graves. These spaces are then filled with light that shows the dead the way to come back to their homes and share food and drinks that they enjoyed the most with their loved ones who are paying their annual visit.
Women, men, boys and girls stay awake on the night of November 1st and the morning of November 2nd. They stay close to their family’s graves waiting to see them one more time or remembering them through their most loved memories.
The children then run and stroll around through crosses and crowns asking for a treat or a coin for their calabacita (“little pumpkin”).
I have come to the conclusion that the day you understand the meaning of death, it is the day you begin living.
That same day is the day you understand how important every action is; how your story will be told to the ones that come after you, and what legacy you will leave behind.
Oaxaca
The day you understand the meaning of death, it is the day you begin living.
In Mexico, we don’t grieve death. On the contrary, we dance and sing to death.
Day of the Death is the most alive day in Mexico.
Day of the Death is the most Mexican day of all. I dare to say that even before celebrating the Independence or the Revolution; we celebrate death. No speeches are made, no public celebration is being held.
Day of the Death is when the Mexican laughs and mocks death. It is the day when you stare in its eyes and share a drink from a bottle of tequila or mezcal.
Cementeries in Michoacán and Oaxaca are filled with Cempatzuchitl flowers while candles light up the spaces between graves. These spaces are then filled with light that shows the dead the way to come back to their homes and share food and drinks that they enjoyed the most with their loved ones who are paying their annual visit.
Women, men, boys and girls stay awake on the night of November 1st and the morning of November 2nd. They stay close to their family’s graves waiting to see them one more time or remembering them through their most loved memories.
The children then run and stroll around through crosses and crowns asking for a treat or a coin for their calabacita (“little pumpkin”).
I have come to the conclusion that the day you understand the meaning of death, it is the day you begin living.
That same day is the day you understand how important every action is; how your story will be told to the ones that come after you, and what legacy you will leave behind.
Gallero
The day you understand the meaning of death, it is the day you begin living.
In Mexico, we don’t grieve death. On the contrary, we dance and sing to death.
Day of the Death is the most alive day in Mexico.
Day of the Death is the most Mexican day of all. I dare to say that even before celebrating the Independence or the Revolution; we celebrate death. No speeches are made, no public celebration is being held.
Day of the Death is when the Mexican laughs and mocks death. It is the day when you stare in its eyes and share a drink from a bottle of tequila or mezcal.
Cementeries in Michoacán and Oaxaca are filled with Cempatzuchitl flowers while candles light up the spaces between graves. These spaces are then filled with light that shows the dead the way to come back to their homes and share food and drinks that they enjoyed the most with their loved ones who are paying their annual visit.
Women, men, boys and girls stay awake on the night of November 1st and the morning of November 2nd. They stay close to their family’s graves waiting to see them one more time or remembering them through their most loved memories.
The children then run and stroll around through crosses and crowns asking for a treat or a coin for their calabacita (“little pumpkin”).
I have come to the conclusion that the day you understand the meaning of death, it is the day you begin living.
That same day is the day you understand how important every action is; how your story will be told to the ones that come after you, and what legacy you will leave behind.
La Flaca I
The day you understand the meaning of death, it is the day you begin living.
In Mexico, we don’t grieve death. On the contrary, we dance and sing to death.
Day of the Death is the most alive day in Mexico.
Day of the Death is the most Mexican day of all. I dare to say that even before celebrating the Independence or the Revolution; we celebrate death. No speeches are made, no public celebration is being held.
Day of the Death is when the Mexican laughs and mocks death. It is the day when you stare in its eyes and share a drink from a bottle of tequila or mezcal.
Cementeries in Michoacán and Oaxaca are filled with Cempatzuchitl flowers while candles light up the spaces between graves. These spaces are then filled with light that shows the dead the way to come back to their homes and share food and drinks that they enjoyed the most with their loved ones who are paying their annual visit.
Women, men, boys and girls stay awake on the night of November 1st and the morning of November 2nd. They stay close to their family’s graves waiting to see them one more time or remembering them through their most loved memories.
The children then run and stroll around through crosses and crowns asking for a treat or a coin for their calabacita (“little pumpkin”).
I have come to the conclusion that the day you understand the meaning of death, it is the day you begin living.
That same day is the day you understand how important every action is; how your story will be told to the ones that come after you, and what legacy you will leave behind.
La Flaca II
The day you understand the meaning of death, it is the day you begin living.
In Mexico, we don’t grieve death. On the contrary, we dance and sing to death.
Day of the Death is the most alive day in Mexico.
Day of the Death is the most Mexican day of all. I dare to say that even before celebrating the Independence or the Revolution; we celebrate death. No speeches are made, no public celebration is being held.
Day of the Death is when the Mexican laughs and mocks death. It is the day when you stare in its eyes and share a drink from a bottle of tequila or mezcal.
Cementeries in Michoacán and Oaxaca are filled with Cempatzuchitl flowers while candles light up the spaces between graves. These spaces are then filled with light that shows the dead the way to come back to their homes and share food and drinks that they enjoyed the most with their loved ones who are paying their annual visit.
Women, men, boys and girls stay awake on the night of November 1st and the morning of November 2nd. They stay close to their family’s graves waiting to see them one more time or remembering them through their most loved memories.
The children then run and stroll around through crosses and crowns asking for a treat or a coin for their calabacita (“little pumpkin”).
I have come to the conclusion that the day you understand the meaning of death, it is the day you begin living.
That same day is the day you understand how important every action is; how your story will be told to the ones that come after you, and what legacy you will leave behind.
Santa Quiteria II
The charreada or charrería is a competitive event similar to rodeo and was developed from animal husbandry practices used on the haciendas of old Mexico. The sport has been described as "living history," or as an art form drawn from the demands of working life. In 2016, charrería was inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Evolving from the traditions brought from Spain in the 16th century, the first charreadas were ranch work competitions between haciendas. The modern Charreada developed after the Mexican Revolution when charro traditions were disappearing. The competing charros often came from families with a tradition of Charreria, and teams today are often made up from extended families who have been performing for up to five generations.
The charreada consists of nine events for men plus one for women, all of which involve horses, cattle or both.
Tres Venados
The Curator Selection edition it's for real art collectors. By acquiring the print you are buying a unique and irreplaceable artistic piece, because there will just five impressions of each, a piece of life will be yours and nobody else's. Signed by the photographer Diego Huerta.
Idaho
The Curator Selection edition it's for real art collectors. By acquiring the print you are buying a unique and irreplaceable artistic piece, because there will just five impressions of each, a piece of life will be yours and nobody else's. Signed by the photographer Diego Huerta.
Crystal Mountain
The charreada or charrería is a competitive event similar to rodeo and was developed from animal husbandry practices used on the haciendas of old Mexico. The sport has been described as "living history," or as an art form drawn from the demands of working life. In 2016, charrería was inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Evolving from the traditions brought from Spain in the 16th century, the first charreadas were ranch work competitions between haciendas. The modern Charreada developed after the Mexican Revolution when charro traditions were disappearing. The competing charros often came from families with a tradition of Charreria, and teams today are often made up from extended families who have been performing for up to five generations.
The charreada consists of nine events for men plus one for women, all of which involve horses, cattle or both.
La Ford
The charreada or charrería is a competitive event similar to rodeo and was developed from animal husbandry practices used on the haciendas of old Mexico. The sport has been described as "living history," or as an art form drawn from the demands of working life. In 2016, charrería was inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Evolving from the traditions brought from Spain in the 16th century, the first charreadas were ranch work competitions between haciendas. The modern Charreada developed after the Mexican Revolution when charro traditions were disappearing. The competing charros often came from families with a tradition of Charreria, and teams today are often made up from extended families who have been performing for up to five generations.
The charreada consists of nine events for men plus one for women, all of which involve horses, cattle or both.
Santa Quiteria
The charreada or charrería is a competitive event similar to rodeo and was developed from animal husbandry practices used on the haciendas of old Mexico. The sport has been described as "living history," or as an art form drawn from the demands of working life. In 2016, charrería was inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Evolving from the traditions brought from Spain in the 16th century, the first charreadas were ranch work competitions between haciendas. The modern Charreada developed after the Mexican Revolution when charro traditions were disappearing. The competing charros often came from families with a tradition of Charreria, and teams today are often made up from extended families who have been performing for up to five generations.
The charreada consists of nine events for men plus one for women, all of which involve horses, cattle or both.
Xochimilco
The charreada or charrería is a competitive event similar to rodeo and was developed from animal husbandry practices used on the haciendas of old Mexico. The sport has been described as "living history," or as an art form drawn from the demands of working life. In 2016, charrería was inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Evolving from the traditions brought from Spain in the 16th century, the first charreadas were ranch work competitions between haciendas. The modern Charreada developed after the Mexican Revolution when charro traditions were disappearing. The competing charros often came from families with a tradition of Charreria, and teams today are often made up from extended families who have been performing for up to five generations.
The charreada consists of nine events for men plus one for women, all of which involve horses, cattle or both.
Patzcuaro II
The day you understand the meaning of death, it is the day you begin living.
In Mexico, we don’t grieve death. On the contrary, we dance and sing to death.
Day of the Death is the most alive day in Mexico.
Day of the Death is the most Mexican day of all. I dare to say that even before celebrating the Independence or the Revolution; we celebrate death. No speeches are made, no public celebration is being held.
Day of the Death is when the Mexican laughs and mocks death. It is the day when you stare in its eyes and share a drink from a bottle of tequila or mezcal.
Cementeries in Michoacán and Oaxaca are filled with Cempatzuchitl flowers while candles light up the spaces between graves. These spaces are then filled with light that shows the dead the way to come back to their homes and share food and drinks that they enjoyed the most with their loved ones who are paying their annual visit.
Women, men, boys and girls stay awake on the night of November 1st and the morning of November 2nd. They stay close to their family’s graves waiting to see them one more time or remembering them through their most loved memories.
The children then run and stroll around through crosses and crowns asking for a treat or a coin for their calabacita (“little pumpkin”).
I have come to the conclusion that the day you understand the meaning of death, it is the day you begin living.
That same day is the day you understand how important every action is; how your story will be told to the ones that come after you, and what legacy you will leave behind.
Ario de Rosales
The day you understand the meaning of death, it is the day you begin living.
In Mexico, we don’t grieve death. On the contrary, we dance and sing to death.
Day of the Death is the most alive day in Mexico.
Day of the Death is the most Mexican day of all. I dare to say that even before celebrating the Independence or the Revolution; we celebrate death. No speeches are made, no public celebration is being held.
Day of the Death is when the Mexican laughs and mocks death. It is the day when you stare in its eyes and share a drink from a bottle of tequila or mezcal.
Cementeries in Michoacán and Oaxaca are filled with Cempatzuchitl flowers while candles light up the spaces between graves. These spaces are then filled with light that shows the dead the way to come back to their homes and share food and drinks that they enjoyed the most with their loved ones who are paying their annual visit.
Women, men, boys and girls stay awake on the night of November 1st and the morning of November 2nd. They stay close to their family’s graves waiting to see them one more time or remembering them through their most loved memories.
The children then run and stroll around through crosses and crowns asking for a treat or a coin for their calabacita (“little pumpkin”).
I have come to the conclusion that the day you understand the meaning of death, it is the day you begin living.
That same day is the day you understand how important every action is; how your story will be told to the ones that come after you, and what legacy you will leave behind.
Tres Venados II
For the last five years I have been traveling back and forth to the State of Oaxaca, in South Mexico. During my travels, I have discovered a new and unknown native world that is unfortunately getting lost as a consequence of ignorance and violence.
When asked about Mexico most people can carry conversations about the country’s economy, immigrants, and tourist destinations such as Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco, and the Riviera Maya. But what most people don’t know is that deep within big cities like Mexico City, Puebla, Monterrey, and Guadalajara, there are numerous indigenous communities that were driven to the mountains from their nomadic plains by the Spanish 500 years ago.
Some of these towns are almost extinct, and you can only find information and statistics about the majority of these groups, but no real documentation. There isn’t a legacy to help them preserve and protect their customs.
Therefore, I’m visiting their own towns, outlying valleys, mountains, deserts and jungles, documenting every detail of my long journey.
I have always thought that history was written by our ancestors. Nowadays, I have changed my mind. I know that we can write history today. We are living in a critical moment in our mankind where we need to document what we have as a culture to share with those that will come after. This will allow me to pave the path to where we come from to where we are now.
Yoreme Santa Barbara
For the last five years I have been traveling back and forth to the State of Oaxaca, in South Mexico. During my travels, I have discovered a new and unknown native world that is unfortunately getting lost as a consequence of ignorance and violence.
When asked about Mexico most people can carry conversations about the country’s economy, immigrants, and tourist destinations such as Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco, and the Riviera Maya. But what most people don’t know is that deep within big cities like Mexico City, Puebla, Monterrey, and Guadalajara, there are numerous indigenous communities that were driven to the mountains from their nomadic plains by the Spanish 500 years ago.
Some of these towns are almost extinct, and you can only find information and statistics about the majority of these groups, but no real documentation. There isn’t a legacy to help them preserve and protect their customs.
Therefore, I’m visiting their own towns, outlying valleys, mountains, deserts and jungles, documenting every detail of my long journey.
I have always thought that history was written by our ancestors. Nowadays, I have changed my mind. I know that we can write history today. We are living in a critical moment in our mankind where we need to document what we have as a culture to share with those that will come after. This will allow me to pave the path to where we come from to where we are now.
Pacanda
For the last five years I have been traveling back and forth to the State of Oaxaca, in South Mexico. During my travels, I have discovered a new and unknown native world that is unfortunately getting lost as a consequence of ignorance and violence.
When asked about Mexico most people can carry conversations about the country’s economy, immigrants, and tourist destinations such as Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco, and the Riviera Maya. But what most people don’t know is that deep within big cities like Mexico City, Puebla, Monterrey, and Guadalajara, there are numerous indigenous communities that were driven to the mountains from their nomadic plains by the Spanish 500 years ago.
Some of these towns are almost extinct, and you can only find information and statistics about the majority of these groups, but no real documentation. There isn’t a legacy to help them preserve and protect their customs.
Therefore, I’m visiting their own towns, outlying valleys, mountains, deserts and jungles, documenting every detail of my long journey.
I have always thought that history was written by our ancestors. Nowadays, I have changed my mind. I know that we can write history today. We are living in a critical moment in our mankind where we need to document what we have as a culture to share with those that will come after. This will allow me to pave the path to where we come from to where we are now.
Patzcuaro
For the last five years I have been traveling back and forth to the State of Oaxaca, in South Mexico. During my travels, I have discovered a new and unknown native world that is unfortunately getting lost as a consequence of ignorance and violence.
When asked about Mexico most people can carry conversations about the country’s economy, immigrants, and tourist destinations such as Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco, and the Riviera Maya. But what most people don’t know is that deep within big cities like Mexico City, Puebla, Monterrey, and Guadalajara, there are numerous indigenous communities that were driven to the mountains from their nomadic plains by the Spanish 500 years ago.
Some of these towns are almost extinct, and you can only find information and statistics about the majority of these groups, but no real documentation. There isn’t a legacy to help them preserve and protect their customs.
Therefore, I’m visiting their own towns, outlying valleys, mountains, deserts and jungles, documenting every detail of my long journey.
I have always thought that history was written by our ancestors. Nowadays, I have changed my mind. I know that we can write history today. We are living in a critical moment in our mankind where we need to document what we have as a culture to share with those that will come after. This will allow me to pave the path to where we come from to where we are now.
Purenchecuaro
For the last five years I have been traveling back and forth to the State of Oaxaca, in South Mexico. During my travels, I have discovered a new and unknown native world that is unfortunately getting lost as a consequence of ignorance and violence.
When asked about Mexico most people can carry conversations about the country’s economy, immigrants, and tourist destinations such as Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco, and the Riviera Maya. But what most people don’t know is that deep within big cities like Mexico City, Puebla, Monterrey, and Guadalajara, there are numerous indigenous communities that were driven to the mountains from their nomadic plains by the Spanish 500 years ago.
Some of these towns are almost extinct, and you can only find information and statistics about the majority of these groups, but no real documentation. There isn’t a legacy to help them preserve and protect their customs.
Therefore, I’m visiting their own towns, outlying valleys, mountains, deserts and jungles, documenting every detail of my long journey.
I have always thought that history was written by our ancestors. Nowadays, I have changed my mind. I know that we can write history today. We are living in a critical moment in our mankind where we need to document what we have as a culture to share with those that will come after. This will allow me to pave the path to where we come from to where we are now.
San Pedro Pareo
For the last five years I have been traveling back and forth to the State of Oaxaca, in South Mexico. During my travels, I have discovered a new and unknown native world that is unfortunately getting lost as a consequence of ignorance and violence.
When asked about Mexico most people can carry conversations about the country’s economy, immigrants, and tourist destinations such as Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco, and the Riviera Maya. But what most people don’t know is that deep within big cities like Mexico City, Puebla, Monterrey, and Guadalajara, there are numerous indigenous communities that were driven to the mountains from their nomadic plains by the Spanish 500 years ago.
Some of these towns are almost extinct, and you can only find information and statistics about the majority of these groups, but no real documentation. There isn’t a legacy to help them preserve and protect their customs.
Therefore, I’m visiting their own towns, outlying valleys, mountains, deserts and jungles, documenting every detail of my long journey.
I have always thought that history was written by our ancestors. Nowadays, I have changed my mind. I know that we can write history today. We are living in a critical moment in our mankind where we need to document what we have as a culture to share with those that will come after. This will allow me to pave the path to where we come from to where we are now.
Xolito
The day you understand the meaning of death, it is the day you begin living.
In Mexico, we don’t grieve death. On the contrary, we dance and sing to death.
Day of the Death is the most alive day in Mexico.
Day of the Death is the most Mexican day of all. I dare to say that even before celebrating the Independence or the Revolution; we celebrate death. No speeches are made, no public celebration is being held.
Day of the Death is when the Mexican laughs and mocks death. It is the day when you stare in its eyes and share a drink from a bottle of tequila or mezcal.
Cementeries in Michoacán and Oaxaca are filled with Cempatzuchitl flowers while candles light up the spaces between graves. These spaces are then filled with light that shows the dead the way to come back to their homes and share food and drinks that they enjoyed the most with their loved ones who are paying their annual visit.
Women, men, boys and girls stay awake on the night of November 1st and the morning of November 2nd. They stay close to their family’s graves waiting to see them one more time or remembering them through their most loved memories.
The children then run and stroll around through crosses and crowns asking for a treat or a coin for their calabacita (“little pumpkin”).
I have come to the conclusion that the day you understand the meaning of death, it is the day you begin living.
That same day is the day you understand how important every action is; how your story will be told to the ones that come after you, and what legacy you will leave behind.
Maya
For the last five years I have been traveling back and forth to the State of Oaxaca, in South Mexico. During my travels, I have discovered a new and unknown native world that is unfortunately getting lost as a consequence of ignorance and violence.
When asked about Mexico most people can carry conversations about the country’s economy, immigrants, and tourist destinations such as Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco, and the Riviera Maya. But what most people don’t know is that deep within big cities like Mexico City, Puebla, Monterrey, and Guadalajara, there are numerous indigenous communities that were driven to the mountains from their nomadic plains by the Spanish 500 years ago.
Some of these towns are almost extinct, and you can only find information and statistics about the majority of these groups, but no real documentation. There isn’t a legacy to help them preserve and protect their customs.
Therefore, I’m visiting their own towns, outlying valleys, mountains, deserts and jungles, documenting every detail of my long journey.
I have always thought that history was written by our ancestors. Nowadays, I have changed my mind. I know that we can write history today. We are living in a critical moment in our mankind where we need to document what we have as a culture to share with those that will come after. This will allow me to pave the path to where we come from to where we are now.
Papaloapan
In order to know Oaxaca, you have to feel Oaxaca from within.
You may know a thing or two from Oaxaca. People commonly know what it is and where it is located. But nothing is truly known.
It is a place considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to their richness in their food, cultural traditions and architectural jewels. Oaxaca became popular because Frida Kahlo made sure to expose its culture through her famous paintings. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important sites and people who visit and live there think they know how it works. Yet, they don’t know a single thing of what they’re visiting. Oaxaca is still an enigma.
In 2011; I was able to attend their big celebration; “La Guelaguetza” which is celebrated yearly in the capital of the state; Oaxaca. Many indigenous cultures come to the celebration and they dance and sing on the streets representing the 8 different regions in the state. Magic is all around.
I made the decision to get to know Oaxaca and begin “Inside Oaxaca”. Sometimes you drive for nine hours to travel 186 miles. It sometimes turns out to be exhausting to the driver but worth it to the photographer. Since I drive by myself, the road seems to constantly surprise both the driver and photographer in me.
There are 570 counties in Oaxaca distributed in 8 regions. Each region has its own cultural richness and traditions.
Getting to know the insides of Oaxaca is what makes you fall in love with a magical Mexico. Once you feel Oaxaca in your skin; the emperor’s heritage touches your heart making you fall in love with an unexplored land waiting to be discovered.
Tlacolula
In order to know Oaxaca, you have to feel Oaxaca from within.
You may know a thing or two from Oaxaca. People commonly know what it is and where it is located. But nothing is truly known.
It is a place considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to their richness in their food, cultural traditions and architectural jewels. Oaxaca became popular because Frida Kahlo made sure to expose its culture through her famous paintings. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important sites and people who visit and live there think they know how it works. Yet, they don’t know a single thing of what they’re visiting. Oaxaca is still an enigma.
In 2011; I was able to attend their big celebration; “La Guelaguetza” which is celebrated yearly in the capital of the state; Oaxaca. Many indigenous cultures come to the celebration and they dance and sing on the streets representing the 8 different regions in the state. Magic is all around.
I made the decision to get to know Oaxaca and begin “Inside Oaxaca”. Sometimes you drive for nine hours to travel 186 miles. It sometimes turns out to be exhausting to the driver but worth it to the photographer. Since I drive by myself, the road seems to constantly surprise both the driver and photographer in me.
There are 570 counties in Oaxaca distributed in 8 regions. Each region has its own cultural richness and traditions.
Getting to know the insides of Oaxaca is what makes you fall in love with a magical Mexico. Once you feel Oaxaca in your skin; the emperor’s heritage touches your heart making you fall in love with an unexplored land waiting to be discovered.
China Oaxaqueña
In order to know Oaxaca, you have to feel Oaxaca from within.
You may know a thing or two from Oaxaca. People commonly know what it is and where it is located. But nothing is truly known.
It is a place considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to their richness in their food, cultural traditions and architectural jewels. Oaxaca became popular because Frida Kahlo made sure to expose its culture through her famous paintings. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important sites and people who visit and live there think they know how it works. Yet, they don’t know a single thing of what they’re visiting. Oaxaca is still an enigma.
In 2011; I was able to attend their big celebration; “La Guelaguetza” which is celebrated yearly in the capital of the state; Oaxaca. Many indigenous cultures come to the celebration and they dance and sing on the streets representing the 8 different regions in the state. Magic is all around.
I made the decision to get to know Oaxaca and begin “Inside Oaxaca”. Sometimes you drive for nine hours to travel 186 miles. It sometimes turns out to be exhausting to the driver but worth it to the photographer. Since I drive by myself, the road seems to constantly surprise both the driver and photographer in me.
There are 570 counties in Oaxaca distributed in 8 regions. Each region has its own cultural richness and traditions.
Getting to know the insides of Oaxaca is what makes you fall in love with a magical Mexico. Once you feel Oaxaca in your skin; the emperor’s heritage touches your heart making you fall in love with an unexplored land waiting to be discovered.
Pochutla
In order to know Oaxaca, you have to feel Oaxaca from within.
You may know a thing or two from Oaxaca. People commonly know what it is and where it is located. But nothing is truly known.
It is a place considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to their richness in their food, cultural traditions and architectural jewels. Oaxaca became popular because Frida Kahlo made sure to expose its culture through her famous paintings. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important sites and people who visit and live there think they know how it works. Yet, they don’t know a single thing of what they’re visiting. Oaxaca is still an enigma.
In 2011; I was able to attend their big celebration; “La Guelaguetza” which is celebrated yearly in the capital of the state; Oaxaca. Many indigenous cultures come to the celebration and they dance and sing on the streets representing the 8 different regions in the state. Magic is all around.
I made the decision to get to know Oaxaca and begin “Inside Oaxaca”. Sometimes you drive for nine hours to travel 186 miles. It sometimes turns out to be exhausting to the driver but worth it to the photographer. Since I drive by myself, the road seems to constantly surprise both the driver and photographer in me.
There are 570 counties in Oaxaca distributed in 8 regions. Each region has its own cultural richness and traditions.
Getting to know the insides of Oaxaca is what makes you fall in love with a magical Mexico. Once you feel Oaxaca in your skin; the emperor’s heritage touches your heart making you fall in love with an unexplored land waiting to be discovered.
Putla
In order to know Oaxaca, you have to feel Oaxaca from within.
You may know a thing or two from Oaxaca. People commonly know what it is and where it is located. But nothing is truly known.
It is a place considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to their richness in their food, cultural traditions and architectural jewels. Oaxaca became popular because Frida Kahlo made sure to expose its culture through her famous paintings. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important sites and people who visit and live there think they know how it works. Yet, they don’t know a single thing of what they’re visiting. Oaxaca is still an enigma.
In 2011; I was able to attend their big celebration; “La Guelaguetza” which is celebrated yearly in the capital of the state; Oaxaca. Many indigenous cultures come to the celebration and they dance and sing on the streets representing the 8 different regions in the state. Magic is all around.
I made the decision to get to know Oaxaca and begin “Inside Oaxaca”. Sometimes you drive for nine hours to travel 186 miles. It sometimes turns out to be exhausting to the driver but worth it to the photographer. Since I drive by myself, the road seems to constantly surprise both the driver and photographer in me.
There are 570 counties in Oaxaca distributed in 8 regions. Each region has its own cultural richness and traditions.
Getting to know the insides of Oaxaca is what makes you fall in love with a magical Mexico. Once you feel Oaxaca in your skin; the emperor’s heritage touches your heart making you fall in love with an unexplored land waiting to be discovered.
Tehuana Side II
In order to know Oaxaca, you have to feel Oaxaca from within.
You may know a thing or two from Oaxaca. People commonly know what it is and where it is located. But nothing is truly known.
It is a place considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to their richness in their food, cultural traditions and architectural jewels. Oaxaca became popular because Frida Kahlo made sure to expose its culture through her famous paintings. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important sites and people who visit and live there think they know how it works. Yet, they don’t know a single thing of what they’re visiting. Oaxaca is still an enigma.
In 2011; I was able to attend their big celebration; “La Guelaguetza” which is celebrated yearly in the capital of the state; Oaxaca. Many indigenous cultures come to the celebration and they dance and sing on the streets representing the 8 different regions in the state. Magic is all around.
I made the decision to get to know Oaxaca and begin “Inside Oaxaca”. Sometimes you drive for nine hours to travel 186 miles. It sometimes turns out to be exhausting to the driver but worth it to the photographer. Since I drive by myself, the road seems to constantly surprise both the driver and photographer in me.
There are 570 counties in Oaxaca distributed in 8 regions. Each region has its own cultural richness and traditions.
Getting to know the insides of Oaxaca is what makes you fall in love with a magical Mexico. Once you feel Oaxaca in your skin; the emperor’s heritage touches your heart making you fall in love with an unexplored land waiting to be discovered.
Reina de Charros
The charreada or charrería is a competitive event similar to rodeo and was developed from animal husbandry practices used on the haciendas of old Mexico. The sport has been described as "living history," or as an art form drawn from the demands of working life. In 2016, charrería was inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Evolving from the traditions brought from Spain in the 16th century, the first charreadas were ranch work competitions between haciendas. The modern Charreada developed after the Mexican Revolution when charro traditions were disappearing. The competing charros often came from families with a tradition of Charreria, and teams today are often made up from extended families who have been performing for up to five generations.
The charreada consists of nine events for men plus one for women, all of which involve horses, cattle or both.
Hacienda La Cantera I
The charreada or charrería is a competitive event similar to rodeo and was developed from animal husbandry practices used on the haciendas of old Mexico. The sport has been described as "living history," or as an art form drawn from the demands of working life. In 2016, charrería was inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Evolving from the traditions brought from Spain in the 16th century, the first charreadas were ranch work competitions between haciendas. The modern Charreada developed after the Mexican Revolution when charro traditions were disappearing. The competing charros often came from families with a tradition of Charreria, and teams today are often made up from extended families who have been performing for up to five generations.
The charreada consists of nine events for men plus one for women, all of which involve horses, cattle or both.
San Luis Potosí
The charreada or charrería is a competitive event similar to rodeo and was developed from animal husbandry practices used on the haciendas of old Mexico. The sport has been described as "living history," or as an art form drawn from the demands of working life. In 2016, charrería was inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Evolving from the traditions brought from Spain in the 16th century, the first charreadas were ranch work competitions between haciendas. The modern Charreada developed after the Mexican Revolution when charro traditions were disappearing. The competing charros often came from families with a tradition of Charreria, and teams today are often made up from extended families who have been performing for up to five generations.
The charreada consists of nine events for men plus one for women, all of which involve horses, cattle or both.
Valle de Santiago I
The charreada or charrería is a competitive event similar to rodeo and was developed from animal husbandry practices used on the haciendas of old Mexico. The sport has been described as "living history," or as an art form drawn from the demands of working life. In 2016, charrería was inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Evolving from the traditions brought from Spain in the 16th century, the first charreadas were ranch work competitions between haciendas. The modern Charreada developed after the Mexican Revolution when charro traditions were disappearing. The competing charros often came from families with a tradition of Charreria, and teams today are often made up from extended families who have been performing for up to five generations.
The charreada consists of nine events for men plus one for women, all of which involve horses, cattle or both.
Durango I
The charreada or charrería is a competitive event similar to rodeo and was developed from animal husbandry practices used on the haciendas of old Mexico. The sport has been described as "living history," or as an art form drawn from the demands of working life. In 2016, charrería was inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Evolving from the traditions brought from Spain in the 16th century, the first charreadas were ranch work competitions between haciendas. The modern Charreada developed after the Mexican Revolution when charro traditions were disappearing. The competing charros often came from families with a tradition of Charreria, and teams today are often made up from extended families who have been performing for up to five generations.
The charreada consists of nine events for men plus one for women, all of which involve horses, cattle or both.
Parras
The charreada or charrería is a competitive event similar to rodeo and was developed from animal husbandry practices used on the haciendas of old Mexico. The sport has been described as "living history," or as an art form drawn from the demands of working life. In 2016, charrería was inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Evolving from the traditions brought from Spain in the 16th century, the first charreadas were ranch work competitions between haciendas. The modern Charreada developed after the Mexican Revolution when charro traditions were disappearing. The competing charros often came from families with a tradition of Charreria, and teams today are often made up from extended families who have been performing for up to five generations.
The charreada consists of nine events for men plus one for women, all of which involve horses, cattle or both.
Arteaga I
The charreada or charrería is a competitive event similar to rodeo and was developed from animal husbandry practices used on the haciendas of old Mexico. The sport has been described as "living history," or as an art form drawn from the demands of working life. In 2016, charrería was inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Evolving from the traditions brought from Spain in the 16th century, the first charreadas were ranch work competitions between haciendas. The modern Charreada developed after the Mexican Revolution when charro traditions were disappearing. The competing charros often came from families with a tradition of Charreria, and teams today are often made up from extended families who have been performing for up to five generations.
The charreada consists of nine events for men plus one for women, all of which involve horses, cattle or both.
Arteaga II
The charreada or charrería is a competitive event similar to rodeo and was developed from animal husbandry practices used on the haciendas of old Mexico. The sport has been described as "living history," or as an art form drawn from the demands of working life. In 2016, charrería was inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Evolving from the traditions brought from Spain in the 16th century, the first charreadas were ranch work competitions between haciendas. The modern Charreada developed after the Mexican Revolution when charro traditions were disappearing. The competing charros often came from families with a tradition of Charreria, and teams today are often made up from extended families who have been performing for up to five generations.
The charreada consists of nine events for men plus one for women, all of which involve horses, cattle or both.
Coronela
The charreada or charrería is a competitive event similar to rodeo and was developed from animal husbandry practices used on the haciendas of old Mexico. The sport has been described as "living history," or as an art form drawn from the demands of working life. In 2016, charrería was inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Evolving from the traditions brought from Spain in the 16th century, the first charreadas were ranch work competitions between haciendas. The modern Charreada developed after the Mexican Revolution when charro traditions were disappearing. The competing charros often came from families with a tradition of Charreria, and teams today are often made up from extended families who have been performing for up to five generations.
The charreada consists of nine events for men plus one for women, all of which involve horses, cattle or both.
Greñudo
The charreada or charrería is a competitive event similar to rodeo and was developed from animal husbandry practices used on the haciendas of old Mexico. The sport has been described as "living history," or as an art form drawn from the demands of working life. In 2016, charrería was inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Evolving from the traditions brought from Spain in the 16th century, the first charreadas were ranch work competitions between haciendas. The modern Charreada developed after the Mexican Revolution when charro traditions were disappearing. The competing charros often came from families with a tradition of Charreria, and teams today are often made up from extended families who have been performing for up to five generations.
The charreada consists of nine events for men plus one for women, all of which involve horses, cattle or both.
Efra
The charreada or charrería is a competitive event similar to rodeo and was developed from animal husbandry practices used on the haciendas of old Mexico. The sport has been described as "living history," or as an art form drawn from the demands of working life. In 2016, charrería was inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Evolving from the traditions brought from Spain in the 16th century, the first charreadas were ranch work competitions between haciendas. The modern Charreada developed after the Mexican Revolution when charro traditions were disappearing. The competing charros often came from families with a tradition of Charreria, and teams today are often made up from extended families who have been performing for up to five generations.
The charreada consists of nine events for men plus one for women, all of which involve horses, cattle or both.
Canasta de Fuego
In order to know Oaxaca, you have to feel Oaxaca from within.
You may know a thing or two from Oaxaca. People commonly know what it is and where it is located. But nothing is truly known.
It is a place considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to their richness in their food, cultural traditions and architectural jewels. Oaxaca became popular because Frida Kahlo made sure to expose its culture through her famous paintings. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important sites and people who visit and live there think they know how it works. Yet, they don’t know a single thing of what they’re visiting. Oaxaca is still an enigma.
In 2011; I was able to attend their big celebration; “La Guelaguetza” which is celebrated yearly in the capital of the state; Oaxaca. Many indigenous cultures come to the celebration and they dance and sing on the streets representing the 8 different regions in the state. Magic is all around.
I made the decision to get to know Oaxaca and begin “Inside Oaxaca”. Sometimes you drive for nine hours to travel 186 miles. It sometimes turns out to be exhausting to the driver but worth it to the photographer. Since I drive by myself, the road seems to constantly surprise both the driver and photographer in me.
There are 570 counties in Oaxaca distributed in 8 regions. Each region has its own cultural richness and traditions.
Getting to know the insides of Oaxaca is what makes you fall in love with a magical Mexico. Once you feel Oaxaca in your skin; the emperor’s heritage touches your heart making you fall in love with an unexplored land waiting to be discovered.
Maso Jaki
For the last five years I have been traveling back and forth to the State of Oaxaca, in South Mexico. During my travels, I have discovered a new and unknown native world that is unfortunately getting lost as a consequence of ignorance and violence.
When asked about Mexico most people can carry conversations about the country’s economy, immigrants, and tourist destinations such as Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco, and the Riviera Maya. But what most people don’t know is that deep within big cities like Mexico City, Puebla, Monterrey, and Guadalajara, there are numerous indigenous communities that were driven to the mountains from their nomadic plains by the Spanish 500 years ago.
Some of these towns are almost extinct, and you can only find information and statistics about the majority of these groups, but no real documentation. There isn’t a legacy to help them preserve and protect their customs.
Therefore, I’m visiting their own towns, outlying valleys, mountains, deserts and jungles, documenting every detail of my long journey.
I have always thought that history was written by our ancestors. Nowadays, I have changed my mind. I know that we can write history today. We are living in a critical moment in our mankind where we need to document what we have as a culture to share with those that will come after. This will allow me to pave the path to where we come from to where we are now.
Juchiteca a caballo
In order to know Oaxaca, you have to feel Oaxaca from within.
You may know a thing or two from Oaxaca. People commonly know what it is and where it is located. But nothing is truly known.
It is a place considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to their richness in their food, cultural traditions and architectural jewels. Oaxaca became popular because Frida Kahlo made sure to expose its culture through her famous paintings. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important sites and people who visit and live there think they know how it works. Yet, they don’t know a single thing of what they’re visiting. Oaxaca is still an enigma.
In 2011; I was able to attend their big celebration; “La Guelaguetza” which is celebrated yearly in the capital of the state; Oaxaca. Many indigenous cultures come to the celebration and they dance and sing on the streets representing the 8 different regions in the state. Magic is all around.
I made the decision to get to know Oaxaca and begin “Inside Oaxaca”. Sometimes you drive for nine hours to travel 186 miles. It sometimes turns out to be exhausting to the driver but worth it to the photographer. Since I drive by myself, the road seems to constantly surprise both the driver and photographer in me.
There are 570 counties in Oaxaca distributed in 8 regions. Each region has its own cultural richness and traditions.
Getting to know the insides of Oaxaca is what makes you fall in love with a magical Mexico. Once you feel Oaxaca in your skin; the emperor’s heritage touches your heart making you fall in love with an unexplored land waiting to be discovered.
Marakame Scene Eight
For the last five years I have been traveling back and forth to the State of Oaxaca, in South Mexico. During my travels, I have discovered a new and unknown native world that is unfortunately getting lost as a consequence of ignorance and violence.
When asked about Mexico most people can carry conversations about the country’s economy, immigrants, and tourist destinations such as Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco, and the Riviera Maya. But what most people don’t know is that deep within big cities like Mexico City, Puebla, Monterrey, and Guadalajara, there are numerous indigenous communities that were driven to the mountains from their nomadic plains by the Spanish 500 years ago.
Some of these towns are almost extinct, and you can only find information and statistics about the majority of these groups, but no real documentation. There isn’t a legacy to help them preserve and protect their customs.
Therefore, I’m visiting their own towns, outlying valleys, mountains, deserts and jungles, documenting every detail of my long journey.
I have always thought that history was written by our ancestors. Nowadays, I have changed my mind. I know that we can write history today. We are living in a critical moment in our mankind where we need to document what we have as a culture to share with those that will come after. This will allow me to pave the path to where we come from to where we are now.
Seris Scene Three
For the last five years I have been traveling back and forth to the State of Oaxaca, in South Mexico. During my travels, I have discovered a new and unknown native world that is unfortunately getting lost as a consequence of ignorance and violence.
When asked about Mexico most people can carry conversations about the country’s economy, immigrants, and tourist destinations such as Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco, and the Riviera Maya. But what most people don’t know is that deep within big cities like Mexico City, Puebla, Monterrey, and Guadalajara, there are numerous indigenous communities that were driven to the mountains from their nomadic plains by the Spanish 500 years ago.
Some of these towns are almost extinct, and you can only find information and statistics about the majority of these groups, but no real documentation. There isn’t a legacy to help them preserve and protect their customs.
Therefore, I’m visiting their own towns, outlying valleys, mountains, deserts and jungles, documenting every detail of my long journey.
I have always thought that history was written by our ancestors. Nowadays, I have changed my mind. I know that we can write history today. We are living in a critical moment in our mankind where we need to document what we have as a culture to share with those that will come after. This will allow me to pave the path to where we come from to where we are now.
Patzcuaro I
For the last five years I have been traveling back and forth to the State of Oaxaca, in South Mexico. During my travels, I have discovered a new and unknown native world that is unfortunately getting lost as a consequence of ignorance and violence.
When asked about Mexico most people can carry conversations about the country’s economy, immigrants, and tourist destinations such as Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco, and the Riviera Maya. But what most people don’t know is that deep within big cities like Mexico City, Puebla, Monterrey, and Guadalajara, there are numerous indigenous communities that were driven to the mountains from their nomadic plains by the Spanish 500 years ago.
Some of these towns are almost extinct, and you can only find information and statistics about the majority of these groups, but no real documentation. There isn’t a legacy to help them preserve and protect their customs.
Therefore, I’m visiting their own towns, outlying valleys, mountains, deserts and jungles, documenting every detail of my long journey.
I have always thought that history was written by our ancestors. Nowadays, I have changed my mind. I know that we can write history today. We are living in a critical moment in our mankind where we need to document what we have as a culture to share with those that will come after. This will allow me to pave the path to where we come from to where we are now.
Mayos Scene Two
For the last five years I have been traveling back and forth to the State of Oaxaca, in South Mexico. During my travels, I have discovered a new and unknown native world that is unfortunately getting lost as a consequence of ignorance and violence.
When asked about Mexico most people can carry conversations about the country’s economy, immigrants, and tourist destinations such as Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco, and the Riviera Maya. But what most people don’t know is that deep within big cities like Mexico City, Puebla, Monterrey, and Guadalajara, there are numerous indigenous communities that were driven to the mountains from their nomadic plains by the Spanish 500 years ago.
Some of these towns are almost extinct, and you can only find information and statistics about the majority of these groups, but no real documentation. There isn’t a legacy to help them preserve and protect their customs.
Therefore, I’m visiting their own towns, outlying valleys, mountains, deserts and jungles, documenting every detail of my long journey.
I have always thought that history was written by our ancestors. Nowadays, I have changed my mind. I know that we can write history today. We are living in a critical moment in our mankind where we need to document what we have as a culture to share with those that will come after. This will allow me to pave the path to where we come from to where we are now.
Chichimecas Scene Three
For the last five years I have been traveling back and forth to the State of Oaxaca, in South Mexico. During my travels, I have discovered a new and unknown native world that is unfortunately getting lost as a consequence of ignorance and violence.
When asked about Mexico most people can carry conversations about the country’s economy, immigrants, and tourist destinations such as Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco, and the Riviera Maya. But what most people don’t know is that deep within big cities like Mexico City, Puebla, Monterrey, and Guadalajara, there are numerous indigenous communities that were driven to the mountains from their nomadic plains by the Spanish 500 years ago.
Some of these towns are almost extinct, and you can only find information and statistics about the majority of these groups, but no real documentation. There isn’t a legacy to help them preserve and protect their customs.
Therefore, I’m visiting their own towns, outlying valleys, mountains, deserts and jungles, documenting every detail of my long journey.
I have always thought that history was written by our ancestors. Nowadays, I have changed my mind. I know that we can write history today. We are living in a critical moment in our mankind where we need to document what we have as a culture to share with those that will come after. This will allow me to pave the path to where we come from to where we are now.
Chichimecas Scene Two
For the last five years I have been traveling back and forth to the State of Oaxaca, in South Mexico. During my travels, I have discovered a new and unknown native world that is unfortunately getting lost as a consequence of ignorance and violence.
When asked about Mexico most people can carry conversations about the country’s economy, immigrants, and tourist destinations such as Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco, and the Riviera Maya. But what most people don’t know is that deep within big cities like Mexico City, Puebla, Monterrey, and Guadalajara, there are numerous indigenous communities that were driven to the mountains from their nomadic plains by the Spanish 500 years ago.
Some of these towns are almost extinct, and you can only find information and statistics about the majority of these groups, but no real documentation. There isn’t a legacy to help them preserve and protect their customs.
Therefore, I’m visiting their own towns, outlying valleys, mountains, deserts and jungles, documenting every detail of my long journey.
I have always thought that history was written by our ancestors. Nowadays, I have changed my mind. I know that we can write history today. We are living in a critical moment in our mankind where we need to document what we have as a culture to share with those that will come after. This will allow me to pave the path to where we come from to where we are now.
Norogachi Scene Four
For the last five years I have been traveling back and forth to the State of Oaxaca, in South Mexico. During my travels, I have discovered a new and unknown native world that is unfortunately getting lost as a consequence of ignorance and violence.
When asked about Mexico most people can carry conversations about the country’s economy, immigrants, and tourist destinations such as Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco, and the Riviera Maya. But what most people don’t know is that deep within big cities like Mexico City, Puebla, Monterrey, and Guadalajara, there are numerous indigenous communities that were driven to the mountains from their nomadic plains by the Spanish 500 years ago.
Some of these towns are almost extinct, and you can only find information and statistics about the majority of these groups, but no real documentation. There isn’t a legacy to help them preserve and protect their customs.
Therefore, I’m visiting their own towns, outlying valleys, mountains, deserts and jungles, documenting every detail of my long journey.
I have always thought that history was written by our ancestors. Nowadays, I have changed my mind. I know that we can write history today. We are living in a critical moment in our mankind where we need to document what we have as a culture to share with those that will come after. This will allow me to pave the path to where we come from to where we are now.
Marakame Scene One
For the last five years I have been traveling back and forth to the State of Oaxaca, in South Mexico. During my travels, I have discovered a new and unknown native world that is unfortunately getting lost as a consequence of ignorance and violence.
When asked about Mexico most people can carry conversations about the country’s economy, immigrants, and tourist destinations such as Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco, and the Riviera Maya. But what most people don’t know is that deep within big cities like Mexico City, Puebla, Monterrey, and Guadalajara, there are numerous indigenous communities that were driven to the mountains from their nomadic plains by the Spanish 500 years ago.
Some of these towns are almost extinct, and you can only find information and statistics about the majority of these groups, but no real documentation. There isn’t a legacy to help them preserve and protect their customs.
Therefore, I’m visiting their own towns, outlying valleys, mountains, deserts and jungles, documenting every detail of my long journey.
I have always thought that history was written by our ancestors. Nowadays, I have changed my mind. I know that we can write history today. We are living in a critical moment in our mankind where we need to document what we have as a culture to share with those that will come after. This will allow me to pave the path to where we come from to where we are now.
Cofradía Tehuana
In order to know Oaxaca, you have to feel Oaxaca from within.
You may know a thing or two from Oaxaca. People commonly know what it is and where it is located. But nothing is truly known.
It is a place considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to their richness in their food, cultural traditions and architectural jewels. Oaxaca became popular because Frida Kahlo made sure to expose its culture through her famous paintings. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important sites and people who visit and live there think they know how it works. Yet, they don’t know a single thing of what they’re visiting. Oaxaca is still an enigma.
In 2011; I was able to attend their big celebration; “La Guelaguetza” which is celebrated yearly in the capital of the state; Oaxaca. Many indigenous cultures come to the celebration and they dance and sing on the streets representing the 8 different regions in the state. Magic is all around.
I made the decision to get to know Oaxaca and begin “Inside Oaxaca”. Sometimes you drive for nine hours to travel 186 miles. It sometimes turns out to be exhausting to the driver but worth it to the photographer. Since I drive by myself, the road seems to constantly surprise both the driver and photographer in me.
There are 570 counties in Oaxaca distributed in 8 regions. Each region has its own cultural richness and traditions.
Getting to know the insides of Oaxaca is what makes you fall in love with a magical Mexico. Once you feel Oaxaca in your skin; the emperor’s heritage touches your heart making you fall in love with an unexplored land waiting to be discovered.
Huautla
In order to know Oaxaca, you have to feel Oaxaca from within.
You may know a thing or two from Oaxaca. People commonly know what it is and where it is located. But nothing is truly known.
It is a place considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to their richness in their food, cultural traditions and architectural jewels. Oaxaca became popular because Frida Kahlo made sure to expose its culture through her famous paintings. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important sites and people who visit and live there think they know how it works. Yet, they don’t know a single thing of what they’re visiting. Oaxaca is still an enigma.
In 2011; I was able to attend their big celebration; “La Guelaguetza” which is celebrated yearly in the capital of the state; Oaxaca. Many indigenous cultures come to the celebration and they dance and sing on the streets representing the 8 different regions in the state. Magic is all around.
I made the decision to get to know Oaxaca and begin “Inside Oaxaca”. Sometimes you drive for nine hours to travel 186 miles. It sometimes turns out to be exhausting to the driver but worth it to the photographer. Since I drive by myself, the road seems to constantly surprise both the driver and photographer in me.
There are 570 counties in Oaxaca distributed in 8 regions. Each region has its own cultural richness and traditions.
Getting to know the insides of Oaxaca is what makes you fall in love with a magical Mexico. Once you feel Oaxaca in your skin; the emperor’s heritage touches your heart making you fall in love with an unexplored land waiting to be discovered.
Monte Albán
In order to know Oaxaca, you have to feel Oaxaca from within.
You may know a thing or two from Oaxaca. People commonly know what it is and where it is located. But nothing is truly known.
It is a place considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to their richness in their food, cultural traditions and architectural jewels. Oaxaca became popular because Frida Kahlo made sure to expose its culture through her famous paintings. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important sites and people who visit and live there think they know how it works. Yet, they don’t know a single thing of what they’re visiting. Oaxaca is still an enigma.
In 2011; I was able to attend their big celebration; “La Guelaguetza” which is celebrated yearly in the capital of the state; Oaxaca. Many indigenous cultures come to the celebration and they dance and sing on the streets representing the 8 different regions in the state. Magic is all around.
I made the decision to get to know Oaxaca and begin “Inside Oaxaca”. Sometimes you drive for nine hours to travel 186 miles. It sometimes turns out to be exhausting to the driver but worth it to the photographer. Since I drive by myself, the road seems to constantly surprise both the driver and photographer in me.
There are 570 counties in Oaxaca distributed in 8 regions. Each region has its own cultural richness and traditions.
Getting to know the insides of Oaxaca is what makes you fall in love with a magical Mexico. Once you feel Oaxaca in your skin; the emperor’s heritage touches your heart making you fall in love with an unexplored land waiting to be discovered.
Trinidad Scene One
The day you understand the meaning of death, it is the day you begin living.
In Mexico, we don’t grieve death. On the contrary, we dance and sing to death.
Day of the Death is the most alive day in Mexico.
Day of the Death is the most Mexican day of all. I dare to say that even before celebrating the Independence or the Revolution; we celebrate death. No speeches are made, no public celebration is being held.
Day of the Death is when the Mexican laughs and mocks death. It is the day when you stare in its eyes and share a drink from a bottle of tequila or mezcal.
Cementeries in Michoacán and Oaxaca are filled with Cempatzuchitl flowers while candles light up the spaces between graves. These spaces are then filled with light that shows the dead the way to come back to their homes and share food and drinks that they enjoyed the most with their loved ones who are paying their annual visit.
Women, men, boys and girls stay awake on the night of November 1st and the morning of November 2nd. They stay close to their family’s graves waiting to see them one more time or remembering them through their most loved memories.
The children then run and stroll around through crosses and crowns asking for a treat or a coin for their calabacita (“little pumpkin”).
I have come to the conclusion that the day you understand the meaning of death, it is the day you begin living.
That same day is the day you understand how important every action is; how your story will be told to the ones that come after you, and what legacy you will leave behind.
Trinidad Scene Two
The day you understand the meaning of death, it is the day you begin living.
In Mexico, we don’t grieve death. On the contrary, we dance and sing to death.
Day of the Death is the most alive day in Mexico.
Day of the Death is the most Mexican day of all. I dare to say that even before celebrating the Independence or the Revolution; we celebrate death. No speeches are made, no public celebration is being held.
Day of the Death is when the Mexican laughs and mocks death. It is the day when you stare in its eyes and share a drink from a bottle of tequila or mezcal.
Cementeries in Michoacán and Oaxaca are filled with Cempatzuchitl flowers while candles light up the spaces between graves. These spaces are then filled with light that shows the dead the way to come back to their homes and share food and drinks that they enjoyed the most with their loved ones who are paying their annual visit.
Women, men, boys and girls stay awake on the night of November 1st and the morning of November 2nd. They stay close to their family’s graves waiting to see them one more time or remembering them through their most loved memories.
The children then run and stroll around through crosses and crowns asking for a treat or a coin for their calabacita (“little pumpkin”).
I have come to the conclusion that the day you understand the meaning of death, it is the day you begin living.
That same day is the day you understand how important every action is; how your story will be told to the ones that come after you, and what legacy you will leave behind.
Resplandor Iguana II
In order to know Oaxaca, you have to feel Oaxaca from within.
You may know a thing or two from Oaxaca. People commonly know what it is and where it is located. But nothing is truly known.
It is a place considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to their richness in their food, cultural traditions and architectural jewels. Oaxaca became popular because Frida Kahlo made sure to expose its culture through her famous paintings. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important sites and people who visit and live there think they know how it works. Yet, they don’t know a single thing of what they’re visiting. Oaxaca is still an enigma.
In 2011; I was able to attend their big celebration; “La Guelaguetza” which is celebrated yearly in the capital of the state; Oaxaca. Many indigenous cultures come to the celebration and they dance and sing on the streets representing the 8 different regions in the state. Magic is all around.
I made the decision to get to know Oaxaca and begin “Inside Oaxaca”. Sometimes you drive for nine hours to travel 186 miles. It sometimes turns out to be exhausting to the driver but worth it to the photographer. Since I drive by myself, the road seems to constantly surprise both the driver and photographer in me.
There are 570 counties in Oaxaca distributed in 8 regions. Each region has its own cultural richness and traditions.
Getting to know the insides of Oaxaca is what makes you fall in love with a magical Mexico. Once you feel Oaxaca in your skin; the emperor’s heritage touches your heart making you fall in love with an unexplored land waiting to be discovered.
Resplandor Iguana I
In order to know Oaxaca, you have to feel Oaxaca from within.
You may know a thing or two from Oaxaca. People commonly know what it is and where it is located. But nothing is truly known.
It is a place considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to their richness in their food, cultural traditions and architectural jewels. Oaxaca became popular because Frida Kahlo made sure to expose its culture through her famous paintings. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important sites and people who visit and live there think they know how it works. Yet, they don’t know a single thing of what they’re visiting. Oaxaca is still an enigma.
In 2011; I was able to attend their big celebration; “La Guelaguetza” which is celebrated yearly in the capital of the state; Oaxaca. Many indigenous cultures come to the celebration and they dance and sing on the streets representing the 8 different regions in the state. Magic is all around.
I made the decision to get to know Oaxaca and begin “Inside Oaxaca”. Sometimes you drive for nine hours to travel 186 miles. It sometimes turns out to be exhausting to the driver but worth it to the photographer. Since I drive by myself, the road seems to constantly surprise both the driver and photographer in me.
There are 570 counties in Oaxaca distributed in 8 regions. Each region has its own cultural richness and traditions.
Getting to know the insides of Oaxaca is what makes you fall in love with a magical Mexico. Once you feel Oaxaca in your skin; the emperor’s heritage touches your heart making you fall in love with an unexplored land waiting to be discovered.
Sisters
In order to know Oaxaca, you have to feel Oaxaca from within.
You may know a thing or two from Oaxaca. People commonly know what it is and where it is located. But nothing is truly known.
It is a place considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to their richness in their food, cultural traditions and architectural jewels. Oaxaca became popular because Frida Kahlo made sure to expose its culture through her famous paintings. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important sites and people who visit and live there think they know how it works. Yet, they don’t know a single thing of what they’re visiting. Oaxaca is still an enigma.
In 2011; I was able to attend their big celebration; “La Guelaguetza” which is celebrated yearly in the capital of the state; Oaxaca. Many indigenous cultures come to the celebration and they dance and sing on the streets representing the 8 different regions in the state. Magic is all around.
I made the decision to get to know Oaxaca and begin “Inside Oaxaca”. Sometimes you drive for nine hours to travel 186 miles. It sometimes turns out to be exhausting to the driver but worth it to the photographer. Since I drive by myself, the road seems to constantly surprise both the driver and photographer in me.
There are 570 counties in Oaxaca distributed in 8 regions. Each region has its own cultural richness and traditions.
Getting to know the insides of Oaxaca is what makes you fall in love with a magical Mexico. Once you feel Oaxaca in your skin; the emperor’s heritage touches your heart making you fall in love with an unexplored land waiting to be discovered.
El Torito
In order to know Oaxaca, you have to feel Oaxaca from within.
You may know a thing or two from Oaxaca. People commonly know what it is and where it is located. But nothing is truly known.
It is a place considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to their richness in their food, cultural traditions and architectural jewels. Oaxaca became popular because Frida Kahlo made sure to expose its culture through her famous paintings. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important sites and people who visit and live there think they know how it works. Yet, they don’t know a single thing of what they’re visiting. Oaxaca is still an enigma.
In 2011; I was able to attend their big celebration; “La Guelaguetza” which is celebrated yearly in the capital of the state; Oaxaca. Many indigenous cultures come to the celebration and they dance and sing on the streets representing the 8 different regions in the state. Magic is all around.
I made the decision to get to know Oaxaca and begin “Inside Oaxaca”. Sometimes you drive for nine hours to travel 186 miles. It sometimes turns out to be exhausting to the driver but worth it to the photographer. Since I drive by myself, the road seems to constantly surprise both the driver and photographer in me.
There are 570 counties in Oaxaca distributed in 8 regions. Each region has its own cultural richness and traditions.
Getting to know the insides of Oaxaca is what makes you fall in love with a magical Mexico. Once you feel Oaxaca in your skin; the emperor’s heritage touches your heart making you fall in love with an unexplored land waiting to be discovered.
El juego
In order to know Oaxaca, you have to feel Oaxaca from within.
You may know a thing or two from Oaxaca. People commonly know what it is and where it is located. But nothing is truly known.
It is a place considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to their richness in their food, cultural traditions and architectural jewels. Oaxaca became popular because Frida Kahlo made sure to expose its culture through her famous paintings. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important sites and people who visit and live there think they know how it works. Yet, they don’t know a single thing of what they’re visiting. Oaxaca is still an enigma.
In 2011; I was able to attend their big celebration; “La Guelaguetza” which is celebrated yearly in the capital of the state; Oaxaca. Many indigenous cultures come to the celebration and they dance and sing on the streets representing the 8 different regions in the state. Magic is all around.
I made the decision to get to know Oaxaca and begin “Inside Oaxaca”. Sometimes you drive for nine hours to travel 186 miles. It sometimes turns out to be exhausting to the driver but worth it to the photographer. Since I drive by myself, the road seems to constantly surprise both the driver and photographer in me.
There are 570 counties in Oaxaca distributed in 8 regions. Each region has its own cultural richness and traditions.
Getting to know the insides of Oaxaca is what makes you fall in love with a magical Mexico. Once you feel Oaxaca in your skin; the emperor’s heritage touches your heart making you fall in love with an unexplored land waiting to be discovered.
Cheguigo
In order to know Oaxaca, you have to feel Oaxaca from within.
You may know a thing or two from Oaxaca. People commonly know what it is and where it is located. But nothing is truly known.
It is a place considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to their richness in their food, cultural traditions and architectural jewels. Oaxaca became popular because Frida Kahlo made sure to expose its culture through her famous paintings. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important sites and people who visit and live there think they know how it works. Yet, they don’t know a single thing of what they’re visiting. Oaxaca is still an enigma.
In 2011; I was able to attend their big celebration; “La Guelaguetza” which is celebrated yearly in the capital of the state; Oaxaca. Many indigenous cultures come to the celebration and they dance and sing on the streets representing the 8 different regions in the state. Magic is all around.
I made the decision to get to know Oaxaca and begin “Inside Oaxaca”. Sometimes you drive for nine hours to travel 186 miles. It sometimes turns out to be exhausting to the driver but worth it to the photographer. Since I drive by myself, the road seems to constantly surprise both the driver and photographer in me.
There are 570 counties in Oaxaca distributed in 8 regions. Each region has its own cultural richness and traditions.
Getting to know the insides of Oaxaca is what makes you fall in love with a magical Mexico. Once you feel Oaxaca in your skin; the emperor’s heritage touches your heart making you fall in love with an unexplored land waiting to be discovered.
La Batea
In order to know Oaxaca, you have to feel Oaxaca from within.
You may know a thing or two from Oaxaca. People commonly know what it is and where it is located. But nothing is truly known.
It is a place considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to their richness in their food, cultural traditions and architectural jewels. Oaxaca became popular because Frida Kahlo made sure to expose its culture through her famous paintings. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important sites and people who visit and live there think they know how it works. Yet, they don’t know a single thing of what they’re visiting. Oaxaca is still an enigma.
In 2011; I was able to attend their big celebration; “La Guelaguetza” which is celebrated yearly in the capital of the state; Oaxaca. Many indigenous cultures come to the celebration and they dance and sing on the streets representing the 8 different regions in the state. Magic is all around.
I made the decision to get to know Oaxaca and begin “Inside Oaxaca”. Sometimes you drive for nine hours to travel 186 miles. It sometimes turns out to be exhausting to the driver but worth it to the photographer. Since I drive by myself, the road seems to constantly surprise both the driver and photographer in me.
There are 570 counties in Oaxaca distributed in 8 regions. Each region has its own cultural richness and traditions.
Getting to know the insides of Oaxaca is what makes you fall in love with a magical Mexico. Once you feel Oaxaca in your skin; the emperor’s heritage touches your heart making you fall in love with an unexplored land waiting to be discovered.
Salina Cruz Scene One
In order to know Oaxaca, you have to feel Oaxaca from within.
You may know a thing or two from Oaxaca. People commonly know what it is and where it is located. But nothing is truly known.
It is a place considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to their richness in their food, cultural traditions and architectural jewels. Oaxaca became popular because Frida Kahlo made sure to expose its culture through her famous paintings. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important sites and people who visit and live there think they know how it works. Yet, they don’t know a single thing of what they’re visiting. Oaxaca is still an enigma.
In 2011; I was able to attend their big celebration; “La Guelaguetza” which is celebrated yearly in the capital of the state; Oaxaca. Many indigenous cultures come to the celebration and they dance and sing on the streets representing the 8 different regions in the state. Magic is all around.
I made the decision to get to know Oaxaca and begin “Inside Oaxaca”. Sometimes you drive for nine hours to travel 186 miles. It sometimes turns out to be exhausting to the driver but worth it to the photographer. Since I drive by myself, the road seems to constantly surprise both the driver and photographer in me.
There are 570 counties in Oaxaca distributed in 8 regions. Each region has its own cultural richness and traditions.
Getting to know the insides of Oaxaca is what makes you fall in love with a magical Mexico. Once you feel Oaxaca in your skin; the emperor’s heritage touches your heart making you fall in love with an unexplored land waiting to be discovered.
Tres Hermanas
In order to know Oaxaca, you have to feel Oaxaca from within.
You may know a thing or two from Oaxaca. People commonly know what it is and where it is located. But nothing is truly known.
It is a place considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to their richness in their food, cultural traditions and architectural jewels. Oaxaca became popular because Frida Kahlo made sure to expose its culture through her famous paintings. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important sites and people who visit and live there think they know how it works. Yet, they don’t know a single thing of what they’re visiting. Oaxaca is still an enigma.
In 2011; I was able to attend their big celebration; “La Guelaguetza” which is celebrated yearly in the capital of the state; Oaxaca. Many indigenous cultures come to the celebration and they dance and sing on the streets representing the 8 different regions in the state. Magic is all around.
I made the decision to get to know Oaxaca and begin “Inside Oaxaca”. Sometimes you drive for nine hours to travel 186 miles. It sometimes turns out to be exhausting to the driver but worth it to the photographer. Since I drive by myself, the road seems to constantly surprise both the driver and photographer in me.
There are 570 counties in Oaxaca distributed in 8 regions. Each region has its own cultural richness and traditions.
Getting to know the insides of Oaxaca is what makes you fall in love with a magical Mexico. Once you feel Oaxaca in your skin; the emperor’s heritage touches your heart making you fall in love with an unexplored land waiting to be discovered.
Evelia
In order to know Oaxaca, you have to feel Oaxaca from within.
You may know a thing or two from Oaxaca. People commonly know what it is and where it is located. But nothing is truly known.
It is a place considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to their richness in their food, cultural traditions and architectural jewels. Oaxaca became popular because Frida Kahlo made sure to expose its culture through her famous paintings. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important sites and people who visit and live there think they know how it works. Yet, they don’t know a single thing of what they’re visiting. Oaxaca is still an enigma.
In 2011; I was able to attend their big celebration; “La Guelaguetza” which is celebrated yearly in the capital of the state; Oaxaca. Many indigenous cultures come to the celebration and they dance and sing on the streets representing the 8 different regions in the state. Magic is all around.
I made the decision to get to know Oaxaca and begin “Inside Oaxaca”. Sometimes you drive for nine hours to travel 186 miles. It sometimes turns out to be exhausting to the driver but worth it to the photographer. Since I drive by myself, the road seems to constantly surprise both the driver and photographer in me.
There are 570 counties in Oaxaca distributed in 8 regions. Each region has its own cultural richness and traditions.
Getting to know the insides of Oaxaca is what makes you fall in love with a magical Mexico. Once you feel Oaxaca in your skin; the emperor’s heritage touches your heart making you fall in love with an unexplored land waiting to be discovered.
El patio
In order to know Oaxaca, you have to feel Oaxaca from within.
You may know a thing or two from Oaxaca. People commonly know what it is and where it is located. But nothing is truly known.
It is a place considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to their richness in their food, cultural traditions and architectural jewels. Oaxaca became popular because Frida Kahlo made sure to expose its culture through her famous paintings. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important sites and people who visit and live there think they know how it works. Yet, they don’t know a single thing of what they’re visiting. Oaxaca is still an enigma.
In 2011; I was able to attend their big celebration; “La Guelaguetza” which is celebrated yearly in the capital of the state; Oaxaca. Many indigenous cultures come to the celebration and they dance and sing on the streets representing the 8 different regions in the state. Magic is all around.
I made the decision to get to know Oaxaca and begin “Inside Oaxaca”. Sometimes you drive for nine hours to travel 186 miles. It sometimes turns out to be exhausting to the driver but worth it to the photographer. Since I drive by myself, the road seems to constantly surprise both the driver and photographer in me.
There are 570 counties in Oaxaca distributed in 8 regions. Each region has its own cultural richness and traditions.
Getting to know the insides of Oaxaca is what makes you fall in love with a magical Mexico. Once you feel Oaxaca in your skin; the emperor’s heritage touches your heart making you fall in love with an unexplored land waiting to be discovered.
Reina
In order to know Oaxaca, you have to feel Oaxaca from within.
You may know a thing or two from Oaxaca. People commonly know what it is and where it is located. But nothing is truly known.
It is a place considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to their richness in their food, cultural traditions and architectural jewels. Oaxaca became popular because Frida Kahlo made sure to expose its culture through her famous paintings. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important sites and people who visit and live there think they know how it works. Yet, they don’t know a single thing of what they’re visiting. Oaxaca is still an enigma.
In 2011; I was able to attend their big celebration; “La Guelaguetza” which is celebrated yearly in the capital of the state; Oaxaca. Many indigenous cultures come to the celebration and they dance and sing on the streets representing the 8 different regions in the state. Magic is all around.
I made the decision to get to know Oaxaca and begin “Inside Oaxaca”. Sometimes you drive for nine hours to travel 186 miles. It sometimes turns out to be exhausting to the driver but worth it to the photographer. Since I drive by myself, the road seems to constantly surprise both the driver and photographer in me.
There are 570 counties in Oaxaca distributed in 8 regions. Each region has its own cultural richness and traditions.
Getting to know the insides of Oaxaca is what makes you fall in love with a magical Mexico. Once you feel Oaxaca in your skin; the emperor’s heritage touches your heart making you fall in love with an unexplored land waiting to be discovered.
Perdóname por favor
The day you understand the meaning of death, it is the day you begin living.
In Mexico, we don’t grieve death. On the contrary, we dance and sing to death.
Day of the Death is the most alive day in Mexico.
Day of the Death is the most Mexican day of all. I dare to say that even before celebrating the Independence or the Revolution; we celebrate death. No speeches are made, no public celebration is being held.
Day of the Death is when the Mexican laughs and mocks death. It is the day when you stare in its eyes and share a drink from a bottle of tequila or mezcal.
Cementeries in Michoacán and Oaxaca are filled with Cempatzuchitl flowers while candles light up the spaces between graves. These spaces are then filled with light that shows the dead the way to come back to their homes and share food and drinks that they enjoyed the most with their loved ones who are paying their annual visit.
Women, men, boys and girls stay awake on the night of November 1st and the morning of November 2nd. They stay close to their family’s graves waiting to see them one more time or remembering them through their most loved memories.
The children then run and stroll around through crosses and crowns asking for a treat or a coin for their calabacita (“little pumpkin”).
I have come to the conclusion that the day you understand the meaning of death, it is the day you begin living.
That same day is the day you understand how important every action is; how your story will be told to the ones that come after you, and what legacy you will leave behind.
Pacanda Scene One
The day you understand the meaning of death, it is the day you begin living.
In Mexico, we don’t grieve death. On the contrary, we dance and sing to death.
Day of the Death is the most alive day in Mexico.
Day of the Death is the most Mexican day of all. I dare to say that even before celebrating the Independence or the Revolution; we celebrate death. No speeches are made, no public celebration is being held.
Day of the Death is when the Mexican laughs and mocks death. It is the day when you stare in its eyes and share a drink from a bottle of tequila or mezcal.
Cementeries in Michoacán and Oaxaca are filled with Cempatzuchitl flowers while candles light up the spaces between graves. These spaces are then filled with light that shows the dead the way to come back to their homes and share food and drinks that they enjoyed the most with their loved ones who are paying their annual visit.
Women, men, boys and girls stay awake on the night of November 1st and the morning of November 2nd. They stay close to their family’s graves waiting to see them one more time or remembering them through their most loved memories.
The children then run and stroll around through crosses and crowns asking for a treat or a coin for their calabacita (“little pumpkin”).
I have come to the conclusion that the day you understand the meaning of death, it is the day you begin living.
That same day is the day you understand how important every action is; how your story will be told to the ones that come after you, and what legacy you will leave behind.
Llorona
The day you understand the meaning of death, it is the day you begin living.
In Mexico, we don’t grieve death. On the contrary, we dance and sing to death.
Day of the Death is the most alive day in Mexico.
Day of the Death is the most Mexican day of all. I dare to say that even before celebrating the Independence or the Revolution; we celebrate death. No speeches are made, no public celebration is being held.
Day of the Death is when the Mexican laughs and mocks death. It is the day when you stare in its eyes and share a drink from a bottle of tequila or mezcal.
Cementeries in Patzcuaro, Michoacán are filled with Cempatzuchitl flowers while candles light up the spaces between graves. These spaces are then filled with light that shows the dead the way to come back to their homes and share food and drinks that they enjoyed the most with their loved ones who are paying their annual visit.
Women, men, boys and girls stay awake on the night of November 1st and the morning of November 2nd. They stay close to their family’s graves waiting to see them one more time or remembering them through their most loved memories.
The children then run and stroll around through crosses and crowns asking for a treat or a coin for their calabacita (“little pumpkin”).
I have come to the conclusion that the day you understand the meaning of death, it is the day you begin living.
That same day is the day you understand how important every action is; how your story will be told to the ones that come after you, and what legacy you will leave behind.
Catrina
The day you understand the meaning of death, it is the day you begin living.
In Mexico, we don’t grieve death. On the contrary, we dance and sing to death.
Day of the Death is the most alive day in Mexico.
Day of the Death is the most Mexican day of all. I dare to say that even before celebrating the Independence or the Revolution; we celebrate death. No speeches are made, no public celebration is being held.
Day of the Death is when the Mexican laughs and mocks death. It is the day when you stare in its eyes and share a drink from a bottle of tequila or mezcal.
Cementeries in Patzcuaro, Michoacán are filled with Cempatzuchitl flowers while candles light up the spaces between graves. These spaces are then filled with light that shows the dead the way to come back to their homes and share food and drinks that they enjoyed the most with their loved ones who are paying their annual visit.
Women, men, boys and girls stay awake on the night of November 1st and the morning of November 2nd. They stay close to their family’s graves waiting to see them one more time or remembering them through their most loved memories.
The children then run and stroll around through crosses and crowns asking for a treat or a coin for their calabacita (“little pumpkin”).
I have come to the conclusion that the day you understand the meaning of death, it is the day you begin living.
That same day is the day you understand how important every action is; how your story will be told to the ones that come after you, and what legacy you will leave behind.
Catrina II
The day you understand the meaning of death, it is the day you begin living.
In Mexico, we don’t grieve death. On the contrary, we dance and sing to death.
Day of the Death is the most alive day in Mexico.
Day of the Death is the most Mexican day of all. I dare to say that even before celebrating the Independence or the Revolution; we celebrate death. No speeches are made, no public celebration is being held.
Day of the Death is when the Mexican laughs and mocks death. It is the day when you stare in its eyes and share a drink from a bottle of tequila or mezcal.
Cementeries in Michoacán and Oaxaca are filled with Cempatzuchitl flowers while candles light up the spaces between graves. These spaces are then filled with light that shows the dead the way to come back to their homes and share food and drinks that they enjoyed the most with their loved ones who are paying their annual visit.
Women, men, boys and girls stay awake on the night of November 1st and the morning of November 2nd. They stay close to their family’s graves waiting to see them one more time or remembering them through their most loved memories.
The children then run and stroll around through crosses and crowns asking for a treat or a coin for their calabacita (“little pumpkin”).
I have come to the conclusion that the day you understand the meaning of death, it is the day you begin living.
That same day is the day you understand how important every action is; how your story will be told to the ones that come after you, and what legacy you will leave behind.
Chencha
The day you understand the meaning of death, it is the day you begin living.
In Mexico, we don’t grieve death. On the contrary, we dance and sing to death.
Day of the Death is the most alive day in Mexico.
Day of the Death is the most Mexican day of all. I dare to say that even before celebrating the Independence or the Revolution; we celebrate death. No speeches are made, no public celebration is being held.
Day of the Death is when the Mexican laughs and mocks death. It is the day when you stare in its eyes and share a drink from a bottle of tequila or mezcal.
Cementeries in Michoacán and Oaxaca are filled with Cempatzuchitl flowers while candles light up the spaces between graves. These spaces are then filled with light that shows the dead the way to come back to their homes and share food and drinks that they enjoyed the most with their loved ones who are paying their annual visit.
Women, men, boys and girls stay awake on the night of November 1st and the morning of November 2nd. They stay close to their family’s graves waiting to see them one more time or remembering them through their most loved memories.
The children then run and stroll around through crosses and crowns asking for a treat or a coin for their calabacita (“little pumpkin”).
I have come to the conclusion that the day you understand the meaning of death, it is the day you begin living.
That same day is the day you understand how important every action is; how your story will be told to the ones that come after you, and what legacy you will leave behind.
Tlacochahuaya – E1
In order to know Oaxaca, you have to feel Oaxaca from within.
You may know a thing or two from Oaxaca. People commonly know what it is and where it is located. But nothing is truly known.
It is a place considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to their richness in their food, cultural traditions and architectural jewels. Oaxaca became popular because Frida Kahlo made sure to expose its culture through her famous paintings. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important sites and people who visit and live there think they know how it works. Yet, they don’t know a single thing of what they’re visiting. Oaxaca is still an enigma.
In 2011; I was able to attend their big celebration; “La Guelaguetza” which is celebrated yearly in the capital of the state; Oaxaca. Many indigenous cultures come to the celebration and they dance and sing on the streets representing the 8 different regions in the state. Magic is all around.
I made the decision to get to know Oaxaca and begin “Inside Oaxaca”. Sometimes you drive for nine hours to travel 186 miles. It sometimes turns out to be exhausting to the driver but worth it to the photographer. Since I drive by myself, the road seems to constantly surprise both the driver and photographer in me.
There are 570 counties in Oaxaca distributed in 8 regions. Each region has its own cultural richness and traditions.
Getting to know the insides of Oaxaca is what makes you fall in love with a magical Mexico. Once you feel Oaxaca in your skin; the emperor’s heritage touches your heart making you fall in love with an unexplored land waiting to be discovered.
Tlacochahuaya – E2
In order to know Oaxaca, you have to feel Oaxaca from within.
You may know a thing or two from Oaxaca. People commonly know what it is and where it is located. But nothing is truly known.
It is a place considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to their richness in their food, cultural traditions and architectural jewels. Oaxaca became popular because Frida Kahlo made sure to expose its culture through her famous paintings. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important sites and people who visit and live there think they know how it works. Yet, they don’t know a single thing of what they’re visiting. Oaxaca is still an enigma.
In 2011; I was able to attend their big celebration; “La Guelaguetza” which is celebrated yearly in the capital of the state; Oaxaca. Many indigenous cultures come to the celebration and they dance and sing on the streets representing the 8 different regions in the state. Magic is all around.
I made the decision to get to know Oaxaca and begin “Inside Oaxaca”. Sometimes you drive for nine hours to travel 186 miles. It sometimes turns out to be exhausting to the driver but worth it to the photographer. Since I drive by myself, the road seems to constantly surprise both the driver and photographer in me.
There are 570 counties in Oaxaca distributed in 8 regions. Each region has its own cultural richness and traditions.
Getting to know the insides of Oaxaca is what makes you fall in love with a magical Mexico. Once you feel Oaxaca in your skin; the emperor’s heritage touches your heart making you fall in love with an unexplored land waiting to be discovered.
El Rubio
In order to know Oaxaca, you have to feel Oaxaca from within.
You may know a thing or two from Oaxaca. People commonly know what it is and where it is located. But nothing is truly known.
It is a place considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to their richness in their food, cultural traditions and architectural jewels. Oaxaca became popular because Frida Kahlo made sure to expose its culture through her famous paintings. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important sites and people who visit and live there think they know how it works. Yet, they don’t know a single thing of what they’re visiting. Oaxaca is still an enigma.
In 2011; I was able to attend their big celebration; “La Guelaguetza” which is celebrated yearly in the capital of the state; Oaxaca. Many indigenous cultures come to the celebration and they dance and sing on the streets representing the 8 different regions in the state. Magic is all around.
I made the decision to get to know Oaxaca and begin “Inside Oaxaca”. Sometimes you drive for nine hours to travel 186 miles. It sometimes turns out to be exhausting to the driver but worth it to the photographer. Since I drive by myself, the road seems to constantly surprise both the driver and photographer in me.
There are 570 counties in Oaxaca distributed in 8 regions. Each region has its own cultural richness and traditions.
Getting to know the insides of Oaxaca is what makes you fall in love with a magical Mexico. Once you feel Oaxaca in your skin; the emperor’s heritage touches your heart making you fall in love with an unexplored land waiting to be discovered.
Zacatepec
In order to know Oaxaca, you have to feel Oaxaca from within.
You may know a thing or two from Oaxaca. People commonly know what it is and where it is located. But nothing is truly known.
It is a place considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to their richness in their food, cultural traditions and architectural jewels. Oaxaca became popular because Frida Kahlo made sure to expose its culture through her famous paintings. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important sites and people who visit and live there think they know how it works. Yet, they don’t know a single thing of what they’re visiting. Oaxaca is still an enigma.
In 2011; I was able to attend their big celebration; “La Guelaguetza” which is celebrated yearly in the capital of the state; Oaxaca. Many indigenous cultures come to the celebration and they dance and sing on the streets representing the 8 different regions in the state. Magic is all around.
I made the decision to get to know Oaxaca and begin “Inside Oaxaca”. Sometimes you drive for nine hours to travel 186 miles. It sometimes turns out to be exhausting to the driver but worth it to the photographer. Since I drive by myself, the road seems to constantly surprise both the driver and photographer in me.
There are 570 counties in Oaxaca distributed in 8 regions. Each region has its own cultural richness and traditions.
Getting to know the insides of Oaxaca is what makes you fall in love with a magical Mexico. Once you feel Oaxaca in your skin; the emperor’s heritage touches your heart making you fall in love with an unexplored land waiting to be discovered.
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