The carnival in Coyolillo, a town in the coastal state of Veracruz in Mexico, dates back more than 100 years. This non-religious festival includes parades, dances, music and feasting and is the heritage of sugar cane workers and slaves of African origin freed from farms. The event is known for the colourful robes, capes and animal masks – of bulls, deer, goats and cows – worn by participants. As such, the carnival is a unique expression of African-Mexican folk art
Hector Adolfo Quintanar Perez / Zuma / Rex
Main image: A participant in festival attire.
Wed 26 Feb 2020 03.41 EST Last modified on Wed 26 Feb 2020 04.38 EST
