We are princesses in a land of machos. "They drink beer, they are part of local governement and they are symbol of good luck for their family: they are Muxes, homosexuals of the “pueblo oaxacaqueno de Juchitan”, more than 3000 homosexuals who enjoy respect and admiration in all the country... they walk proudly in the streets, dressed as women with huipiles and enaguas, typical dress of the Tehuantepec Isthmus." Photo essay by Nicola Okin Frioli.
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posted by madamjujujive
on Sep 16, 2010 -
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So how will you spend Easter? Are your plans just a tad pedestrian? If egg hunts leave you cold, perhaps you need a bit more edge. For many, things begin this week. In Czechoslovakia, men carry woven willow sticks and
whip girls on the legs, but in Taxco, Mexico, it's all about
self-flagellation. In the U.S., many go theatrical with a
living last supper; in the Philippines they favor more authenticity - every year about 20 people
re-enact the crucifixion, nails & all. If that's too real, you could
order supplies to build a backyard
corpus shrine for next year.
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posted by madamjujujive
on Apr 14, 2003 -
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