Merida has several festivals throughout the week, several of which contain dancing of all sorts. I have seen dancing Yucatecan, Spanish, Mexican, Native, etc. Additionally, there is a festival going on for the month of January that has free events of the arts. There are street perfomances, theater, and so much more available -for free! The other day I went to see a comedy. I'm not quite sure everything that was said, but it was still hilarious! The body language in theater says it all. As if that is not enough, the museum of contemporary art has an exhibit of Picasso until March.
Every Sunday Merida has a festival called Merida en Domingo with tons of food, craft vendors, and most certainly dancing. The streets are blocked off and become filled with dancers moving to the beats of live bands.
making my mom proud, helado mexicana
The festivals also allow the youth to speak out. This was a group singing songs and calling for an end to the Gaza/Israel issue and anyone was free to light a candle.
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There's always ice cream, isn't there?
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