Reina Tz’utujil Pop
It is feria in Santiago Atitlán, July 25th being the main day. One of the activities leading up to the big parade is the election and crowning of this years queen. Contestants are 18 to 20 years of age, and must have good public speaking skills. In this foto, queens from many other Maya tribes have come for the farewell dance for the outgoing queen. It is a lengthy dance, as she dances several minutes and speaks with each of the other Maya queens.