San Juan of Chamula 02's by frenchfrog

Chamula - Mexico, Chiapas see photo 01 for start of explanation There are no masses but individuals praying independently with the help of a Curanderos which is like a special doctor who conduct the ceremony for that small group of individual. Most of them will also drink sodas suck as Pepsi or Coca Cola to expel the bad spirits and energy when they burp. The statues of the Saints all wear dresses and mirrors in order to deflect evil spirits. As part of certain rituals chickens are also sacrificed inside the church.

Uploaded: Jan, 07 2010 | Taken: Apr, 11 2009| Viewed: 27 times  | 2 votes Camera: NIKON CORPORATION | Model: NIKON D40X | Exposure 10/2000s, ISO 100 | FLength: 30mm | SW: Picasa 3.0