Fiesta de Santa Maria Magdalena, July 22

A celebration of the patron Saint Mary Magdalene, mother of Jesus. In Las Margaritas y Comitán de Domínguez, Chiapas, the Tojolabal celebration is marked by beautiful clothing, for which they are famous. In Tlalixtac, Oaxaca, the Cuicateco make offerings of colorful paper flowers. These slides document processions, offerings, ephemeral decorations, sacred candles, churches, musicians, fireworks, and other traditions associated with this festival.

These slides are housed in LSF Container U.

A descriptive narrative of these slides is found on audiocassette #9 side A, which is housed in LSF Container RR.