Vela in Juchitan

Juchitan, Mexico: A "regala," or parade, is held by the muxe group "Baila Conmigo" the day after the ball. The muxe dress in traditional Tejuana dress and parade through the street with the queen, from whose float are thrown gifts for passersby. Once this was fruit and flowers; now it's tupperware. Carts pulled by oxen and participants on horseback also throw gifts to watchers. Dec. 29, 2008.(photo: Ann Summa).

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Juchitan, Mexico: A "regala," or parade, is held by the muxe group "Baila Conmigo" the day after the ball. The muxe dress in traditional Tejuana dress and parade through the street with the queen, from whose float are thrown gifts for passersby. Once this was fruit and flowers; now it's tupperware. Carts pulled by oxen and participants on horseback also throw gifts to watchers. Dec. 29, 2008.(photo: Ann Summa).