Rodrigo Abd / AP

A woman carries flowers during a procession in San Pedro Sacatepequez, Guatemala, Tuesday, June 29.

Rodrigo Abd / AP

Women participate in a procession in the town of San Pedro Sacatepequez, Tuesday, June 29.

Rodrigo Abd / AP

A girl waits for the merry-go-round to begin in the town of San Pedro Sacatepequez, Guatemala, Tuesday, June 29.

Solemn Celebration

Some great photos coming out of Guatemala today. These photos are from the town of San Pedro Sacatepequez, where locals organize a three day event to honor San Pedro, the patron saint of the town. Rodrigo Abd did a fantastic job documenting the event.

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Comment author avatarformerlyknownas Ed

From these photos, I just can't help but share in the colorful fanfare, the excitement, the elation...

    Reply#1 - Tue Jun 29, 2010 9:40 PM EDT
    Comment author avatarSBPhrog

    Colorful! Though it is strange, as Ed points out, that no one in any of the frames is smiling.

      Reply#2 - Wed Jun 30, 2010 12:06 PM EDT
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