More Handicrafts, More Music

On Sunday Alejandro and I took the Metrobus to Tlalpan.  Tlalpan, like San Angel and Coyoacán, was once a separate town in the countryside south of Mexico City, but it has been absorbed into the sprawling metropolis.  The old center of Tlalpan, however, still retains a small town feel.  We walked from Insurgentes Avenue several blocks to the old town square.

By pure luck, our timing could not have been better.  A handicraft and music festival was going on that weekend.

Tents were set up all around the perimeter of the plaza, and artisans were selling a wide variety of crafts.

This fellow's shirt is as brightly colored as the toys and other wooden objects that he makes.

This couple, members of the Huichol tribe, were making the beautiful objects of beadwork that are characteristic of their people.

I could not resist.  I ended up buying way too much at this market... and so did Alejandro.

In front of the former town hall a stage had been set up. 

All weekend traditional musical groups had been performing.  While we were there two different groups played "jarocho" music, the music of the state of Veracruz.

There was a sizeable audience listening to the music, and also quite a few people who got up to dance.  They were having a great time, and it was wonderful to see many young people who knew and enjoyed these traditional dances.  

It was one of those happy, wonderful days which make me fall in love with Mexico all over again!