Some hectic shots, pardon the harsh light, it was 2 pm.
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01 April 2008
Oaxaca briefs. Part 4 – Tlacolula
On my way back to Oaxaca from Mitla I stopped in Tlacolula, famous for its Sunday market. The good news was that the market was in general of no interest to tourists. Except for one row with carpets and textile goods nothing else in this big retail event of the week was dedicated to foreigners. One should watch the locals, the zapotec. Predominately women were selling and buying. I really liked that the majority of women were dressed distinctively, traditionally, very specific to the area - aprons, dresses, a shawl that becomes a bag for a watermelon or a baby (I've seen both), long black hear in braids and gold earrings (hasp works backwards, you put earrings from the back side of the ear, quite a skill actually!). Everything is being sold from everywhere. Live turkey, huge onions, fish, meat, fruits, smoothies, furniture, dishes - you need it, you will find it.
Some hectic shots, pardon the harsh light, it was 2 pm.
Iglesia de la Asunción de Nuestra Señora
Some hectic shots, pardon the harsh light, it was 2 pm.
Iglesia de la Asunción de Nuestra Señora
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2 comments:
Wow! No interest to tourists! Have been going to Oaxaca for about 4 weeks every year for 12 or 13 years and this is hands-down our favorite village market for it's colour and authenticity. Always stock up on cinnamon, chocolate, chiles, etc to take home. Also found a fabulous aplanadora for flattening chicken breasts one year.
Kerry
Agree, it is extremely interesting to tourists, but smart ones. I have not seen many there. I think it is not a stop on tourist buses as the market does not have a big section for souvenirs.
Since you are the specialist, do you know what they drink at the market? It was white? Is it some kind of desert drink?
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