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Of all the beggars, performers and sellers, these three
street urchins are by far the most enjoyable. This is probably
because they are having so much fun themselves. They laugh and
stumble about as they go through their routine, making "pirámides"
-pyramids - for the loungers in the sidewalk cafés.
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The street sweepers, with their twig
brooms, are out every day cleaning the streets around the
Zócalo. The Jacaranda trees, which bloom between January and
March, add a striking mauve to the scene. |
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This marimba band plays almost every night
in front of the Del Jardin bar/restaurant. |
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Many poor children frequent the Zócalo.
These two wanted something to eat, and my friend Daniel shared
his ear of corn with them. |
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This woman is from the Isthmus of
Tehuantepéc, south of Oaxaca city. Their traditional huipiles
are very colorful and add much to the passing scene.
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The State Concert Band plays almost every
Sunday at 12:30 noon on the cobblestone street between the
Zócalo and the Cathedral plaza, under the Indian Laurel
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[Read a selection of "Letters From Oaxaca,
Mexico"]
[Read a sample "Oaxaca /
Mexico Newsletter"]
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