Life in Mexico |
Independence Day Parade Pinotepa Nacional, Oaxaca |
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Life in Mexico |
Independence Day Parade Pinotepa Nacional, Oaxaca |
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Independence Day
On September 15, we arrived in Pinotepa Nacional, Oaxaca just a day before Independence Day. Pinotepa in spite of its remoteness is very old and has a lot of history. It was originally called "Pinotepa Real", because after Independence from Spain any names with Real or "royal", were changed to "nacional". Pinotepa is in an area called "La Costa Chica", or the small coast. The "Costa Grande" is just north or here and includes Acapulco and Ixtapa-Zihuatenejo. |
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Early Morning Parade
Fortunately the parade was held early in the morning before the beastly sun got going to cook everybody in town. People got there early to get the best places. |
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Three Generations
Three generations of people waiting for the parade. The grandmother wears the traditional dress of the Costa Chica with towel for protection from the glare of the hot sun. |
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Tricycle Design
Notice how the tricycle design has changed. |
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La Banda Municipal
La Banda Municipal plays a prominent role in official ceremonies and has the honor of leading 16 de septiembre parade. |
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Benito Juarez was from Oaxaca
Mexicoīs famous president Benito Juarez was from Oaxaca. He is known for ousting the French from Mexico in the 1860īs. The Morning Heats Up It starts to get hotter and new shoes start to pinch. |
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The Charro Riding Club
At the end of the parade is the Charro Riding Club which is made up of the elite of the town. The cattle ranchers and their children. The parade is a long one for some of the younger riders. A Summer Cold A summer cold is no fun. |
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A word from Grandaddy always helps. |
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Rancherīs Daughter
Unexpected beauty and charm in an out of the way place in Mexico. Kind of takes your breath away. |
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The End of the Parade
The day is heating up, and after the parade itīs good to have some cold ice cream. |
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