Zacán’s shepherds, lined up and ready to dance their pastorela.
Different than the sweet pastorela of San Pedro Pareo, in Zacán if one didn’t provide the entrance fee of a bottle of tequila, one was hung up until someone paid that person’s fee!
This was the only pastorela with a female lead dancer.
The religious element of pastorela dancing.
What a look!
After lunch, we – well, Noé our amazing driver! – drove to the village of Angahuan for their pastorela. At this one, several groups of shepherds converged on the church to march as one big group with the three wise “men” (children on horseback), the Baby Jesus, and Saint Mary.
Walking toward the church before the festivities begin.
In the church’s courtyard were the twelve Stations of the Cross, each with its own pastorela-themed display.
