| March 12, 2003 |
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The Edge of Enchantment
Visit  a land where magic and mysticism reign supreme. This Smithsonian exhibition uncovers the many encantos (enchanted places) of coastal Oaxaca in southern Mexico -- a region regarded by its inhabitants as an earthly portal to the spiritual world. Almost every village from Huatulco to Huamelula has its own encanto, such as El Morro, a dramatic rock outcropping in Bahía de Santa Cruz. Researcher Alicia Maria Gonzalez canvasses majestic bays, rivers, bayous, and mountains -- documenting the beliefs and practices surrounding each spot. In these lands, ancestral traditions are sometimes the only surviving records of the past. Within each section of the site, a brief essay is enhanced by photos that document the indigenous people, their way of life, their appreciation of the sacred, and the natural beauty of the place they call home. (in Cultures and Groups) |
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