A 'china oaxaquena carries a basket with flowers in her head during the Calenda of Carmen Bajo neighborhood in Oaxaca, Mexico

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A 'china oaxaquena carries a basket with flowers in her head during the Calenda of Carmen Bajo neighborhood in Oaxaca, Mexico, July 14, 2012. Oaxaca conmemorates the "Guelaguetza," an annual celebration by all seven of the state's regions, as they converge on the capital to demonstrate their original dances, food and to exchange products and is part of the Catholic celebration of the Virgin of Carmen.

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Size: 5120px × 3413px
Location: Oaxaca, Guelaguetza, Mexico, North America
Photo credit: © Chico Sanchez / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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