Danza de las Plumas

The Danza de las Plumas (Dance of the Feathers) is a traditional Zapotec dance that tells the story of the Conquest. The normal dance is performed on certain special occasions, as it last for two days. Tonight there was an exhibition as part of a week long dance festival. The headdresses are very heavy and just keeping one's balance is a feat in itself - not to mention performing a long lively dance!