On a drizzly November 20th morning in the southern peninsula of Mexico, along the Riviera Maya, on the streets of Playa del Carmen - Quintano Roo, a stirring steady drumbeat announced the start of Mexico's Revolution Day celebration (Día de la Revolución), a day that commemorates the beginning of a rebellion against tyranny and oppression, and a call to arms. At last week's event, parades of very young revolutionaries and joyful niños and niñas showcased Mexico's colorful history, heritage and pride.
One could say the Mexican Revolution is not unlike the French Revolution... Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité
Here is part of the Plan that sparked the revolutionary movement (translated into English) written by then exiled presidential candidate, writer and reformer Francisco Ignacio Madero: "Peoples, in their constant efforts for the triumph of the ideal of liberty and justice, are forced, at precise historical moments, to make their greatest sacrifices."
Beautiful energy, color and spirit in all these photos! These revolutions had the same core indeed:) It makes me think a little of Diego Rivera's murals, so many of them addressed revolution.
ReplyDeleteEnergy and spirit is a perfect description for these little revolutionaries Lulu! (although all that ammunition on children makes me uneasy, I sense it helps give them a solid tangible understanding of their turbulent history). Diego's frescos are certainly a bold (beautifully rendered) reflection of this revolution...
DeleteI love the spirit in these pictures! The color is so amazing too:) The revolutions somehow have a core.
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you Alexa!
DeleteThese photos are AMAZING, Catherine! The colors and expressions on the children's faces are gorgeous. You can't even tell that it's raining too--they are full of smiles :)
ReplyDeleteYou have such a talent for capturing their spirit. WOW!
The rain didn't dampen the spirit and pride in these children, absolutely Charmaine (aren't young people amazing that way?)... Thank you so much for your always kind comments :)
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