Celebrations begin today in honor of the 167th Anniversary of the Founding of the town, with a procession through the streets in traditional clothing. The graphic below is from the Yucatan, and while there are variances by region, as well as by occasion, it explains typical clothing of this area. Ternos are generally reserved for special events, while huiples can vary from everyday, basic designs to more complex, elegant dresses. A huipil is generally made of one piece, with an embroidered rectangle forming the top of the dress and lace at the bottom border attached from underneath. However, this can also be worn as a separate underskirt. In Isla Mujeres, a common accessory worn with a huipil is a shawl called a rebozo. Larger versions of rebozos are used to carry babies, as well as merchandise. I'll add photos to this article after tonight's procession....weather permitting. Both Huipil photos by Adrian Montroy, SIPSE ...
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