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July 19, 2025, Chalco, State Of Mexico, Mexico: In the volcanic area, the celebration of SANTIAGO THE APOSTOLE, the patron saint of Chalco, State of Mexico, begins with the traditional Chinelos, native to Tlayacapan, Tepozotlan, and Yautepec, State of Morelos. These people dance through the streets wearing handmade costumes made with different fabrics, materials, paints, and masks. They originated during the colonial era to mock the Spanish, which is why their costumes have extravagant decorations and their masks resemble the faces, light skin, and colored eyes of the foreigners who invaded Mexico. The word Chinelo comes from the Nahuatl word meaning disguised Chalco Mexico - ZUMAp204 20250719_zip_p204_038 Copyright: xJosuexPerezx

July 19, 2025, Chalco, State Of Mexico, Mexico: In the volcanic area, the celebration of SANTIAGO THE APOSTOLE, the patron saint of Chalco, State of Mexico, begins with the traditional Chinelos, native to Tlayacapan, Tepozotlan, and Yautepec, State of Morelos. These people dance through the streets wearing handmade costumes made with different fabrics, materials, paints, and masks. They originated during the colonial era to mock the Spanish, which is why their costumes have extravagant decorations and their masks resemble the faces, light skin, and colored eyes of the foreigners who invaded Mexico. The word Chinelo comes from the Nahuatl word meaning disguised Chalco Mexico - ZUMAp204 20250719_zip_p204_035 Copyright: xJosuexPerezx

July 19, 2025, Chalco, State Of Mexico, Mexico: In the volcanic area, the celebration of SANTIAGO THE APOSTOLE, the patron saint of Chalco, State of Mexico, begins with the traditional Chinelos, native to Tlayacapan, Tepozotlan, and Yautepec, State of Morelos. These people dance through the streets wearing handmade costumes made with different fabrics, materials, paints, and masks. They originated during the colonial era to mock the Spanish, which is why their costumes have extravagant decorations and their masks resemble the faces, light skin, and colored eyes of the foreigners who invaded Mexico. The word Chinelo comes from the Nahuatl word meaning disguised Chalco Mexico - ZUMAp204 20250719_zip_p204_033 Copyright: xJosuexPerezx

July 19, 2025, Chalco, State Of Mexico, Mexico: In the volcanic area, the celebration of SANTIAGO THE APOSTOLE, the patron saint of Chalco, State of Mexico, begins with the traditional Chinelos, native to Tlayacapan, Tepozotlan, and Yautepec, State of Morelos. These people dance through the streets wearing handmade costumes made with different fabrics, materials, paints, and masks. They originated during the colonial era to mock the Spanish, which is why their costumes have extravagant decorations and their masks resemble the faces, light skin, and colored eyes of the foreigners who invaded Mexico. The word Chinelo comes from the Nahuatl word meaning disguised Chalco Mexico - ZUMAp204 20250719_zip_p204_025 Copyright: xJosuexPerezx

July 19, 2025, Chalco, State Of Mexico, Mexico: In the volcanic area, the celebration of SANTIAGO THE APOSTOLE, the patron saint of Chalco, State of Mexico, begins with the traditional Chinelos, native to Tlayacapan, Tepozotlan, and Yautepec, State of Morelos. These people dance through the streets wearing handmade costumes made with different fabrics, materials, paints, and masks. They originated during the colonial era to mock the Spanish, which is why their costumes have extravagant decorations and their masks resemble the faces, light skin, and colored eyes of the foreigners who invaded Mexico. The word Chinelo comes from the Nahuatl word meaning disguised Chalco Mexico - ZUMAp204 20250719_zip_p204_022 Copyright: xJosuexPerezx

July 19, 2025, Chalco, State Of Mexico, Mexico: In the volcanic area, the celebration of SANTIAGO THE APOSTOLE, the patron saint of Chalco, State of Mexico, begins with the traditional Chinelos, native to Tlayacapan, Tepozotlan, and Yautepec, State of Morelos. These people dance through the streets wearing handmade costumes made with different fabrics, materials, paints, and masks. They originated during the colonial era to mock the Spanish, which is why their costumes have extravagant decorations and their masks resemble the faces, light skin, and colored eyes of the foreigners who invaded Mexico. The word Chinelo comes from the Nahuatl word meaning disguised Chalco Mexico - ZUMAp204 20250719_zip_p204_016 Copyright: xJosuexPerezx

July 19, 2025, Chalco, State Of Mexico, Mexico: In the volcanic area, the celebration of SANTIAGO THE APOSTOLE, the patron saint of Chalco, State of Mexico, begins with the traditional Chinelos, native to Tlayacapan, Tepozotlan, and Yautepec, State of Morelos. These people dance through the streets wearing handmade costumes made with different fabrics, materials, paints, and masks. They originated during the colonial era to mock the Spanish, which is why their costumes have extravagant decorations and their masks resemble the faces, light skin, and colored eyes of the foreigners who invaded Mexico. The word Chinelo comes from the Nahuatl word meaning disguised Chalco Mexico - ZUMAp204 20250719_zip_p204_003 Copyright: xJosuexPerezx

July 19, 2025, Chalco, State Of Mexico, Mexico: In the volcanic area, the celebration of SANTIAGO THE APOSTOLE, the patron saint of Chalco, State of Mexico, begins with the traditional Chinelos, native to Tlayacapan, Tepozotlan, and Yautepec, State of Morelos. These people dance through the streets wearing handmade costumes made with different fabrics, materials, paints, and masks. They originated during the colonial era to mock the Spanish, which is why their costumes have extravagant decorations and their masks resemble the faces, light skin, and colored eyes of the foreigners who invaded Mexico. The word Chinelo comes from the Nahuatl word meaning disguised Chalco Mexico - ZUMAp204 20250719_zip_p204_001 Copyright: xJosuexPerezx