Wordless Wednesday: Papel Picado

by Laura on August 17, 2011

in Photos

Colorful papel picado decorates the streets of Huamantla during the 2011 Feria.

Tagged as: Mexico City day trips, Wordless Wednesday

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Kristl Story August 17, 2011 at 16:40

What is flying on the lines above the street? symbolic?

Laura August 17, 2011 at 17:34: It’s called papel picado in Spanish, which translates to “perforated paper.” It’s a Mexican folk art and popular holiday decoration. I see it all the time in Mexico, used as decoration at festivals, markets, churches, etc. You can read more about it here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papel_picado

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Cathy Sweeney August 17, 2011 at 16:54

This is a very cool photo in so many ways — love the shadow of the papel picado on the street and their blue/white colors against the blue/white sky. Excellent!

Laura August 17, 2011 at 17:39: Thanks Cathy! The feria in Huamantla was spectacular, so many great photo ops! The shadows are what I really like about this shot as well!

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Jessica August 17, 2011 at 19:22

Great pic! I love Papel Picado, I think it is so beautifu.. If I had it my way, I would decorate my whole house in it, haha!

Laura August 17, 2011 at 23:47: I love papel picado too! The streets all throughout the town were decorated with it and I was so afraid that it might rain and ruin everything, but fortunately it didn’t. Although, it did get a bit chilly at night!

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Jennifer August 17, 2011 at 23:44

This is a lovely photo. It makes me happy. Thank you!

Laura August 17, 2011 at 23:48: I’m glad you like it!

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I Thought I Knew Mama August 18, 2011 at 10:53

Beautiful photo!

Laura August 18, 2011 at 17:24: Thank you!

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Sherry August 18, 2011 at 15:05

I love the colors they used for the papel to imitate the colors of the sky. It blends perfectly. I imagine also that the shadows provide some greatly needed shade in that hot environment. What a great idea!