Holy Cross festival in Valle de Maíz mixes the sacred and profane
By Jesús Ibarra May 23, 2008 San Miguel de Allende
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“Nothing is for sale; everything is free at the celebration of the Holy Cross in Valle del Maíz. This festival, like others in nearby communities, is a sacred space where people thank God and share all they have,” said Leopoldo Estrada Buenrrostro, better known as “Don Polo,” a resident of Valle del Maíz who is of Chichimeca ancestry. |
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