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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): 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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  • 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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  • Coras Holy Week, The day before the beginning of the Holy Week many Cora Indians weave palm leafs for the ceremonies. 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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  • 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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  • 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). 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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  • "El reloy de la iglesia dio las horas, una tras otra…como si se hubiera encogido el tiempo".<br />
Pedro Paramo, Juan Rulfo<br />
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Nayarit, Santa Teresa del Nayar. 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • "Nunca habìa sentido que fuera màs lenta y violenta la vida como caminar entre un amontonadero de gente".<br />
Juan Rulfo<br />
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Nayarit, Judea Cora. The "Judios" paints their bodies symbolizing 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 the Mexican state of Nayarit. The Coras still follow their traditions, protecting in a very strong way their secret rites, which anthropologists believe are the most interesting of Central America for their syncretism. The Holy Week, the most important religious event of the year, is characterized by impressive ceremonies. The catholic priest doesn’t participate and the Black Centurion is the captain of Judea, the “Jews”, the devil’s militia looking for Jesus Christ to kill him. Violence is an 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 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.
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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). 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 "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). 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): the ruins of old jesuit mission, with bas-reliefs engraved from indian stone-masons. 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.
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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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  • 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.
    em0214065.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.
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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.
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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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  • The sentinel gives the alarm from the church when arrive the "Judios" simbolysing  the Evil forces and looking in the streets 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 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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  • 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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  • 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.
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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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  • 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.
    em0216551.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.
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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.
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Caracol. This ancient city  was one of most powerful in the Maya world. Caracol's 42-meter tall “Canaa” (“sky-house”) remains the tallest man-made structure in Belize.
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  • Belize City, traditional houses.
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  • Ambergris Caye: Mata Chica, one of the most exlusive resorts of the island.
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  • Ambergris Caye: Mata Chica, one of the most exlusive resorts of the island.
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  • Ambergris Caye: San Pedro village.
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  • Ambergris Caye: San Pedro village.
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  • Ambergris Caye: San Pedro village.
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  • Altun-Hà Mayan ruins, Sun Temple.
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  • Ambergris Caye: San Pedro village.
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  • Altun-Hà Mayan ruins, Sun Temple.
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  • New River between Orange Walk and Corozal.. Boat with sugar cane.
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  • San Ignacio, school at  Mennonite settlement of Spanish Lookout.
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  • San Ignacio, school at  Mennonite settlement of Spanish Lookout.
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  • Caracol. This ancient city  was one of most powerful in the Maya world. Caracol's 42-meter tall “Canaa” (“sky-house”) remains the tallest man-made structure in Belize.
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  • San Ignacio: a small manually operated ferry on Mopan River
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  • Ambergris Caye: San Pedro village.
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  • Lamanai: a Mayan City on the west shore of the New River Lagoon.
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  • Ambergris Caye: Mata Chica, one of the most exlusive resorts of the island.
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  • Ambergris Caye: Mata Chica, one of the most exlusive resorts of the island.
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  • Ambergris Caye: San Pedro village.
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  • Belize City: fish market.
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  • Ambergris Caye: San Pedro village.
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  • Rainforest landscape: New River near Lamanai.
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  • New River between Orange Walk and Corozal.
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  • San Ignacio: a small manually operated ferry on Mopan River
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  • San Ignacio, Xunantunich, Mayan ceremonial center. El Castillo, carved frieze with astronomical symbols, human faces and jaguars heads.
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  • San Ignacio, school at  Mennonite settlement of Spanish Lookout.
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  • Caracol. This ancient city  was one of most powerful in the Maya world.
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  • Caracol. This ancient city  was one of most powerful in the Maya world.
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  • Maya Mountains: Pine Ridge Forest Reserve: “Five Sisters” Falls.
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  • Maya Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve: Rio On Falls.
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  • Ambergris Caye: Mata Chica, one of the most exlusive resorts of the island.
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  • Ambergris Caye: San Pedro village.
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  • Ambergris Caye: San Pedro village.
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  • Ambergris Caye: San Pedro village, cemetery near the sea.
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  • Altun-Hà Mayan ruins, Sun Temple.
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  • Maruba Resort Spa: mud-baths in the jungle.
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  • Belize's girl.
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  • Rainforest landscape: New River near Lamanai.
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  • Hopkins: Garifuna fishermen.
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  • San Ignacio: the well-known “Eva's restaurant.
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  • San Ignacio: the Mayan village of San Antonio.
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