In Mexico, 'posadas' bring early Christmas spirit, community


By AGENCY

Mexican 'chinelo' traditional dancers participate in the procession of 'Ninopan' during a Christmas 'posada,' which means lodging or shelter, in the Xochimilco borough of Mexico City. Photo: AP

For Miguel Zadquiel, the secret to staying in step as he dances at the front of the annual Christmas time procession through his neighbourhood is in the bass drum.

"For every sound it makes, I move one foot, then another one, then I jump around, then I move my shoulders,” he said.

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