2023 - Mexico City - 15 of 181 - Plaza Manuel Gamio Aztec Dancers (Concheros)

            Conchero dancers shilling for Pesos in Plaza Manuel Gamio adjacent to the Zocalo.

The groups often referred to as Aztec Dancers’ of Mexico City  are usually groups that do not have deep trans-generational roots in La Danza Conchera, and are just dancing for tourist donations.

However, Aztec Dancers of the Mexican capital may be there for the amusement of tourists, but  the dance has a long and rich history, one which colonial Christian’s tried to destroy.

Although they’re now known as concheros, this wasn’t always the case for these dancers. The name concheros stems from the Christian introduction of a type of guitar known as a concha into their dancing rituals.

This was no kind-hearted act, the intent was to subvert the traditional rituals and religion of the natives. 

Even so, the concheros dancers believe that fighting ignorance, rather than governments and religion, is the way to live life.

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Taken in: Mexico / Mexico City / Centro (show map)

Taken on: October 27, 2023

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Camera: Nikon D750, f/11.0, 1/125 sec, 105mm, ISO 180 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D750
Lens:	AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Aperture:	f/11.0
Exposure Time:	0.008 sec (1/125)
Focal Length:	105mm
ISO:	180
Exposure Bias:	+1/3 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
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