September 7, 2026

Traditional religious events

We often see posts like this on Facebook.  On this occasion a few weeks ago, a road was blocked in town by a gathering of traditional Mayan religious worshipers celebrating a certain saint.

Burning candles to the idol they moved
from one priest's house to another
(looks like a dog)

Kneeling to honor the saint they were celebrating

Lighting a fire in the middle of the road

Swinging tin cans of smoking incense
and blaring very loud music from
multiple speakers