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  • Sta Teresa del Nayar (Nayarit): Holy Friday's procession. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn't partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the ?Jews?, the devil's militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
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  • Sta Teresa del Nayar (Nayarit). At the sunrise, near the house of Black Centurion, the “borrados” (the painted men) prepares vegetal colours with ash and honey. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event.
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  • The Coras are a small Indigenous people living in the Sierra Madre mountains of the Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a strong way their secret rites that anthropologists believe amongst the most interesting of Latin America for their synchretism. The ceremonies for the Holy Week are characterized by impressive ceremonies. The Judios paints their bodies simbolysing the Evil forces and struggles in the streets of the villages looking for Jesus.
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  • The "Judios" paints their bodies simbolysing  the Evil forces and struggles in the streets looking for Jesus. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn’t partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the “Jews”, the devil’s militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
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  • The "Judios" paints their bodies simbolysing  the Evil forces and struggles in the streets looking for Jesus. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn’t partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the “Jews”, the devil’s militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
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  • Holy Week. After the last battle the Evils forces, the Judea, are killed by the Capitanes that struggle to defend Jesus Christ against the ?Jews?, the devil's militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of the Mexican state of Nayarit . They still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies.
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  • Sta Teresa del Nayar (Nayarit): Holy Friday's procession. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn't partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the ?Jews?, the devil's militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
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  • The "Judios" paints their bodies simbolysing  the Evil forces and struggles in the streets looking for Jesus. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn't partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the ?Jews?, the devil's militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
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  • Coras women observe the battles between the "Judios" in the village's main square. The women doesn't partecipate actively to the Holy Week. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in rancherias, small farms, in the slopes of Sierra Madre Central, in mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their social and religious traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism.
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  • Sta Teresa del Nayar (Nayarit). At the sunrise, near the house of Black Centurion, the “borrados” (the painted men) prepares vegetal colours with ash and honey. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn’t partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the “Jews”, the devil’s militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
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  • Coras women observe the battles between the "Judios" in the village's main square. The women doesn't partecipate actively to the Holy Week. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in rancherias, small farms, in the slopes of Sierra Madre Central, in mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their social and religious traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism.
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  • The Coras are a small Indigenous people living in the Sierra Madre mountains of the Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a strong way their secret rites that anthropologists believe amongst the most interesting of Latin America for their synchretism. The ceremonies for the Holy Week are characterized by impressive ceremonies. The Judios paints their bodies simbolysing the Evil forces and struggles in the streets of the villages looking for Jesus.
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  • The Coras are a small Indigenous people living in the Sierra Madre mountains of the Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a strong way their secret rites that anthropologists believe amongst the most interesting of Latin America for their synchretism. The ceremonies for the Holy Week are characterized by impressive ceremonies. The Judios paints their bodies simbolysing the Evil forces and struggles in the streets of the villages looking for Jesus.
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  • The "Judios" paints their bodies simbolysing  the Evil forces and struggles in the streets looking for Jesus. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn't partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the ?Jews?, the devil's militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
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  • The Coras are a small Indigenous people living in the Sierra Madre mountains of the Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a strong way their secret rites that anthropologists believe amongst the most interesting of Latin America for their synchretism. The ceremonies for the Holy Week are characterized by impressive ceremonies. The Judios paints their bodies simbolysing the Evil forces and struggles in the streets of the villages looking for Jesus.
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  • The "Judios" paints their bodies simbolysing  the Evil forces and struggles in the streets looking for Jesus. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn't partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the ?Jews?, the devil's militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
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  • Sta Teresa del Nayar (Nayarit). At the sunrise, near the house of Black Centurion, the ?borrados? (the painted men) prepares vegetal colours with ash and honey. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn't partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the ?Jews?, the devil's militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
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  • Sta Teresa del Nayar (Nayarit): Holy Friday’s procession. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn’t partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the “Jews”, the devil’s militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
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  • The Coras are a small Indigenous people living in the Sierra Madre mountains of the Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a strong way their secret rites that anthropologists believe amongst the most interesting of Latin America for their synchretism. The ceremonies for the Holy Week are characterized by impressive ceremonies. The Judios paints their bodies simbolysing the Evil forces and struggles in the streets of the villages looking for Jesus.
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  • At the end of Holy Week the two Centurions are ritually killed  and some fires clean the village after the violence of the Holy Week. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn’t partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the “Jews”, the devil’s militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
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  • Holy Week, the donkey utilised by the centurions, the main traditional authorities of the Holy Week, is beated with violence in a symbolic revenge against the "Devils forces" that for days controlled the village. The "Judios" paints their bodies simbolysing  the Evil forces and struggles in the streets looking for Jesus. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn't partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the ?Jews?, the devil's militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords. Today Coras are asking for help from Mexican authorities because the survival of the Holy Week is in danger for dramatic changes in Cora traditional society due to the emigration and drug wars.
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  • The "Judios" paints their bodies simbolysing  the Evil forces and struggles in the streets looking for Jesus. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn't partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the ?Jews?, the devil's militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
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  • Sta Teresa del Nayar (Nayarit), ?Los 12 capitanes? (the captains) are important personalities of Holy Week. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn't partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the ?Jews?, the devil's militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
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  • Sta Teresa del Nayar (Nayarit). The "soldiers" control the road's access to the village against Satanas, the Devil menacing the Holy Week. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn't partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the ?Jews?, the devil's militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
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  • Sta Teresa del Nayar (Nayarit). At the sunrise, near the house of Black Centurion, the ?borrados? (the painted men) prepares vegetal colours with ash and honey. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn't partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the ?Jews?, the devil's militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
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  • Sta Teresa del Nayar (Nayarit). At the sunrise, near the house of Black Centurion, the ?borrados? (the painted men) prepares vegetal colours with ash and honey. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn't partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the ?Jews?, the devil's militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
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  • Sta Teresa del Nayar (Nayarit). At the sunrise, near the house of Black Centurion, the ?borrados? (the painted men) prepares vegetal colours with ash and honey. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn't partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the ?Jews?, the devil's militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
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  • Nayarit, Santa Teresa del Nayar. Judea Cora, diventare borrado è parte essenziale dell’identità dei Cora, un impegno che dura molti anni, spesso tutta la vita.
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  • The Coras are a small Indigenous people living in the Sierra Madre mountains of the Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a strong way their secret rites that anthropologists believe amongst the most interesting of Latin America for their synchretism. The ceremonies for the Holy Week are characterized by impressive ceremonies. The Judios paints their bodies simbolysing the Evil forces and struggles in the streets of the villages looking for Jesus.
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  • The Coras are a small Indigenous people living in the Sierra Madre mountains of the Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a strong way their secret rites that anthropologists believe amongst the most interesting of Latin America for their synchretism. The ceremonies for the Holy Week are characterized by impressive ceremonies. The Judios paints their bodies simbolysing the Evil forces and struggles in the streets of the villages looking for Jesus.
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  • The "Judios" paints their bodies simbolysing  the Evil forces and struggles in the streets looking for Jesus. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn’t partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the “Jews”, the devil’s militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
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  • The "Judios" paints their bodies simbolysing  the Evil forces and struggles in the streets looking for Jesus. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn’t partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the “Jews”, the devil’s militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
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  • At the end of Holy Week the two Centurions are ritually killed  and some fires clean the village after the violence of the Holy Week. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn’t partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the “Jews”, the devil’s militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
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  • Sta Teresa del Nayar (Nayarit): Holy Friday’s procession. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn’t partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the “Jews”, the devil’s militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
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  • Sta Teresa del Nayar (Nayarit): Holy Friday’s procession. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn’t partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the “Jews”, the devil’s militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
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  • The "Judios" paints their bodies simbolysing  the Evil forces and struggles in the streets looking for Jesus. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn’t partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the “Jews”, the devil’s militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
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  • Sta Teresa del Nayar (Nayarit): Holy Friday’s procession. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn’t partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the “Jews”, the devil’s militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
    actos de fe-8.jpg
  • Holy Week, the donkey utilised by the centurions, the main traditional authorities of the Holy Week, is beated with violence in a symbolic revenge against the "Devils forces" that for days controlled the village. The "Judios" paints their bodies simbolysing  the Evil forces and struggles in the streets looking for Jesus. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn’t partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the “Jews”, the devil’s militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords. Today Coras are asking for help from Mexican authorities because the survival of the Holy Week is in danger for dramatic changes in Cora traditional society due to the emigration and drug wars.
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  • The Coras are a small Indigenous people living in the Sierra Madre mountains of the Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a strong way their secret rites that anthropologists believe amongst the most interesting of Latin America for their synchretism. The ceremonies for the Holy Week are characterized by impressive ceremonies. The Judios paints their bodies simbolysing the Evil forces and struggles in the streets of the villages looking for Jesus.
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  • The "Judios" paints their bodies simbolysing  the Evil forces and struggles in the streets looking for Jesus. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn't partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the ?Jews?, the devil's militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
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  • The "Judios" paints their bodies simbolysing  the Evil forces and struggles in the streets looking for Jesus. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn't partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the ?Jews?, the devil's militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
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  • Sta Teresa del Nayar (Nayarit): Holy Friday's procession. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn't partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the ?Jews?, the devil's militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
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  • The Coras are a small Indigenous people living in the Sierra Madre mountains of the Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a strong way their secret rites that anthropologists believe amongst the most interesting of Latin America for their synchretism. The ceremonies for the Holy Week are characterized by impressive ceremonies. The Judios paints their bodies simbolysing the Evil forces and struggles in the streets of the villages looking for Jesus.
    em0214131.jpg
  • Holy Week. After the last battle the Evils forces, the Judea, are killed by the Capitanes that struggle to defend Jesus Christ against the “Jews”, the devil’s militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of the Mexican state of Nayarit . They still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies.
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  • The "Judios" paints their bodies simbolysing  the Evil forces and struggles in the streets looking for Jesus. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn’t partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the “Jews”, the devil’s militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
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  • After Holy Week the Coras goes back to their fair away rancherias. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn't partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the ?Jews?, the devil's militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
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  • Coras women observe the battles between the "Judios" in the village's main square. The women doesn't partecipate actively to the Holy Week. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in rancherias, small farms, in the slopes of Sierra Madre Central, in mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their social and religious traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism.
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  • The "Judios" paints their bodies simbolysing  the Evil forces and struggles in the streets looking for Jesus. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn't partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the ?Jews?, the devil's militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
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  • The "Judios" paints their bodies simbolysing  the Evil forces and struggles in the streets looking for Jesus. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn't partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the ?Jews?, the devil's militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
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  • The "Judios" paints their bodies simbolysing  the Evil forces and struggles in the streets looking for Jesus. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn't partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the ?Jews?, the devil's militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
    em0214048.jpg
  • The "Judios" paints their bodies simbolysing  the Evil forces and struggles in the streets looking for Jesus. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn't partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the ?Jews?, the devil's militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
    em0214039-1.jpg
  • Sta Teresa del Nayar (Nayarit). At the sunrise, near the house of Black Centurion, the ?borrados? (the painted men) prepares vegetal colours with ash and honey. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn't partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the ?Jews?, the devil's militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
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  • Sta Teresa del Nayar (Nayarit). At the sunrise, near the house of Black Centurion, the ?borrados? (the painted men) prepares vegetal colours with ash and honey. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn't partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the ?Jews?, the devil's militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
    em0214006.jpg
  • Sta Teresa del Nayar (Nayarit). At the sunrise, near the house of Black Centurion, the ?borrados? (the painted men) prepares vegetal colours with ash and honey. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn't partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the ?Jews?, the devil's militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
    em0214005.jpg
  • Sta Teresa del Nayar (Nayarit). At the sunrise, near the house of Black Centurion, the ?borrados? (the painted men) prepares vegetal colours with ash and honey. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn't partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the ?Jews?, the devil's militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
    em0214004.jpg
  • Sta Teresa del Nayar (Nayarit). At the sunrise, near the house of Black Centurion, the ?borrados? (the painted men) prepares vegetal colours with ash and honey. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn't partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the ?Jews?, the devil's militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
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  • At the end of Holy Week the two Centurions are ritually killed  and some fires clean the village after the violence of the Holy Week. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn’t partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the “Jews”, the devil’s militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
    em0214071.jpg
  • The Coras are a small Indigenous people living in the Sierra Madre mountains of the Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a strong way their secret rites that anthropologists believe amongst the most interesting of Latin America for their synchretism. The ceremonies for the Holy Week are characterized by impressive ceremonies. The Judios paints their bodies simbolysing the Evil forces and struggles in the streets of the villages looking for Jesus.
    em0214044-1.jpg
  • The Coras are a small Indigenous people living in the Sierra Madre mountains of the Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a strong way their secret rites that anthropologists believe amongst the most interesting of Latin America for their synchretism. The ceremonies for the Holy Week are characterized by impressive ceremonies. The Judios paints their bodies simbolysing the Evil forces and struggles in the streets of the villages looking for Jesus.
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  • Sta Teresa del Nayar (Nayarit): Holy Friday’s procession. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn’t partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the “Jews”, the devil’s militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
    em0214110.jpg
  • The Black Centurion, the most powerful autority of Holy Week, is the captain of Judea, the “Jews”, the devil’s militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him.The "Judios" paints their bodies simbolysing  the Evil forces. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn’t partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the “Jews”, the devil’s militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
    em0214109.jpg
  • The Black Centurion, the most powerful autority of Holy Week, is the captain of Judea, the “Jews”, the devil’s militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him.The "Judios" paints their bodies simbolysing  the Evil forces. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn’t partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the “Jews”, the devil’s militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
    em0214088.jpg
  • The "Judios" paints their bodies simbolysing  the Evil forces and struggles in the streets looking for Jesus. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn't partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the ?Jews?, the devil's militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
    em0214127.jpg
  • The "Judios" paints their bodies simbolysing  the Evil forces and struggles in the streets looking for Jesus. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn't partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the ?Jews?, the devil's militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
    em0214124.jpg
  • The "Judios" paints their bodies simbolysing  the Evil forces and struggles in the streets looking for Jesus. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn't partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the ?Jews?, the devil's militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
    em0214123.jpg
  • Sta Teresa del Nayar (Nayarit). At the sunrise, near the house of Black Centurion, the “borrados” (the painted men) prepares vegetal colours with ash and honey. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn’t partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the “Jews”, the devil’s militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
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  • Holy Week. After the last battle the Evils forces, the Judea, are killed by the Capitanes that struggle to defend Jesus Christ against the ?Jews?, the devil's militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of the Mexican state of Nayarit . They still follows their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies.
    em0214069.jpg
  • The Coras are a small Indigenous people living in the Sierra Madre mountains of the Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a strong way their secret rites that anthropologists believe amongst the most interesting of Latin America for their synchretism. The ceremonies for the Holy Week are characterized by impressive ceremonies. The Judios paints their bodies simbolysing the Evil forces and struggles in the streets of the villages looking for Jesus.
    em0214045.jpg
  • Sta Teresa del Nayar (Nayarit). At the sunrise, near the house of Black Centurion, the ?borrados? (the painted men) prepares vegetal colours with ash and honey. Coras are a small indigenous people living scattered in the mountains of Sierra Madre Central in Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follows their traditions, protecting in a strong way their secret rites, that anthropologists believe the most interesting of Central America for their synchretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized with impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn't partecipate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the ?Jews?, the devil's militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is a essential part of the ceremonies and somebody can be killed in the struggles with wood swords.
    em0214013-1.jpg
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