"Xochimilco, México"

This is a pic of a trajinera, a traditional "boat" in Xochimilco, in Mexico City.
It's been said that in the time of the aztecs, there were a lot of channels, and trajineras were invented by that time, to carry food, or transport people, among many things.

Now a days, you can see still these "trajineras", but the purpose is to have a nice tour to the Xochimilco channels, and enjoy with family and friends, while eating a good meal. You can also see a lot of trajineras with music, of many kinds, from mariachi, to other variaties of Mexican folk music.

The best day to visit Xochimilco is on Sundays and Saturdays. And also in November, in one of the isles of Xochimilco, you may see a play or performance of the "Llorona", and old Mexican Leyend.

"Fruit Vendor"

This is a "fruit vendor or Lulú", you may see her in many markets all around Mexico, she uses a rebozo, and her little boy sleep inside of it, but she's a working mom, and sells many fresh fruit.

Wax Nativity Set

This amazing Nativity set, is made of modeling wax, and is from the state of Michoacan. The work is so perfectly finished, unfortunately I'm not as a perfect photographer.

"Wood Nativity set"

This beautifull Nativity Set, exhibited in the Museo Nacional de Culturals Populares is made of wood, and is made by a Oaxacan artist.

Nativities sets are very popular here in Mexico. Depending on the region, you may find them of so many different materials, like wood, clay, corn leafs, shells, among many different materials.

They were an important tool for the evangelisation, and as well other traditions like the posadas, and the piñatas, are now an esential part of the Mexican folk art.

"Nativity sets"

This beautifull Nativity set, is made of clay, of the region of Oaxaca. Some of the most talented folk art artist come from this part of the country.

This Nativity set, is being also exhibit in the Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares, in Coyoacán, Mexico City till February 4th.

"Sueño de una tarde dominical en la Alameda" (celebration of the day of the death at Diego Rivera's Museum)

This picture is part of the representation of a famous Diego Rivera paintings called"Sueño de una tarde dominical en la Alameda" (Dream of a Sunday afternoon in the Alameda) but the representation with skulls is part of the exhibit that is being held in the Musem "Diego Rivera Anahuacally" as a part of the celebration of the day of the death.

Skulls made of cartoneria (papier mache) are of reall size and represent this important paint of Rivera.

If you have the opportunity you must visit it (held until November 28) in Mexico City.

"Celebration of the day of the death" at the Dolores Olmedo Museum