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Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico- February 23,2020: The Flying Men from Papantla,Veracruz, Mexico performing in Tulum
Papantla, Mexico - May 21, 2014: A volador (flying dancer) performing the traditional Danza de los Voladores (Dance of the Flyers) in Papantla, Mexico.
Teotihuacan, Mexico - December 30, 2008: Representation of the ritual Dance of the flyers. This ritual was originated in the central part of Mexico, and spread through all Mesoamerica. The dance of the Flyers in spanish: Danza de los Voladores was a ritual to provide for fertility. Four dancers representing the Cardinal points launch themselves from a 30 meter pole tied with a rope, while the fifth one plays an instrument. The descent represents the rain fall.
Cholula, Puebla, Mexico - 2017: A member of the acrobats known as \
Voladores de Papantla in front of the parish of Cuetzalan, Puebla
Senior traditional Mexican dancers during festival outdoors
Shacshas dancer dancing on Huaraz, in Peru
Oaxaca, Mexico - July 10, 2023: Unidentified people dance during a traditional folklore festival on the street in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Tourists watch the flying men of Costa Maya perform a ritual. The Flying Dancers of Costa Maya climb a 95 foot high pole and slide down a rope in a circle. The dance of the flying men is a 1400 year old ritual, the meaning of which varies in many areas of Mexico. The ritual of the Voladores was once only performed on certain festivals in honor of the fertility and spring gods. The flute player represents the sun, the others the four elements earth, air, fire and water.
Danza de los viejitos, traditional Mexican dance originating from the state of Michoacan, Mexico. With colorful and lively colors, in addition to his typical old man's mask.
Short Caption (Editorial Use Only): Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas, Mexico – January 20, 2018: A vibrant Parachico in traditional costume performs during the Fiesta Grande, embodying the region's rich cultural heritage.\nThis image, taken on January 20, 2018, in Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas, Mexico, captures a standout moment during the Fiesta Grande. It features a traditional Parachico, dressed in colorful attire with his iconic hat and sash, performing amid a lively festival setting. The photograph documents the event (what), taken in Chiapa de Corzo (where) on the specified date (when), featuring a \ncultural performer (who) whose vibrant display of tradition underscores the community’s pride (why). This concise description provides insight into the significance of the celebration and highlights the enduring cultural legacy of the region.
Mexico City, Mexico - March 01, 2025: Midday photo of the Voladores de Papantla performing their traditional ritual dance near the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City.
young woman wearing a regional Mexican folk dance costume adorned with the colors of the Mexican flag, showing the traditional china poblana costume
Areca climbing or areca climbing competitions. traditional competition in indonesia to celebrate independence day 17 august, august 03 2022, bontang, east kalimantan, indonesia
Young Mexican couple dancing outdoors
Leon, Mexico. Feb 3. Voladores de Papantla -Papantla Flyers- performing an antique 600 B.C. Totonaca ritual to Gods to get long life, wellness and prosperity, from El Tajin, Papantla, Veracruz, Mexico during Feria de Leon at Heritage Plaza on February 3, 2024 in Leon, Mexico.
Shacshas dancer dancing on Huaraz, in Peru
Acrobatic People performing Palo Volador, Dance of the Flyers, traditional ceremony, Los voladores an antique totonaca ritual to Gods from El Tajin,
The Flying Dancers of Costa Maya climb a 95 foot high pole and slide down a rope in a circle. The dance of the flying men is a 1400 year old ritual, the meaning of which varies in many areas of Mexico. The ritual of the Voladores was once only performed on certain festivals in honor of the fertility and spring gods. The flute player represents the sun, the others the four elements earth, air, fire and water.
Mexico City, Mexico - Aug 2 2023: Rite of the Flyers of Papantla Veracruz, cultural and spiritual manifestation carried out by Mesoamerican peoples
A young couple wearing traditional Yucatan clothing is dancing the 'Jarana' at Valladolid town square on a beautiful afternoon.
Areca climbing or areca climbing competitions. traditional competition in indonesia to celebrate independence day 17 august, august 03 2022, bontang, east kalimantan, indonesia
Senior traditional Mexican dancers couple in traditional festival outdoors
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Nov 2016: Dance of the Papantla Flyers (Voladores de Papantla) - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
four indigenous friends playing games in the streets of Otavalo, Ecuador, throwing their facharinas into the air
Mexico City, Mexico. Jan 17, 2024. Dance of the Flyers or flying pole an ancient Mesoamerican ceremony and ritual, originated with the Nahua, Huastec and Otomi peoples in central Mexico
People in traditional clothing during the Bajada de la Virgen de los Reyes (Descent of the Virgin), the most important religious festival in El Hierro, celebrated every four years carrying the Virgin in procession with popular dances and songs
Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico- February 23,2020: The Flying Men from Papantla,Veracruz, Mexico performing in Tulum
Portrait of a shacsha dancer dancing on Huaraz, in Peru
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