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Of course, it would be better to be taller, to be that much closer to the dazzling firmament.

July is Guelaguetza season here in Oaxaca.  Though this dance festival representing the eight regions of Oaxaca won’t take place until the last two Mondays of the month, I saw these dozen papier mache monos that accompany most community celebrations in this one day.

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