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  • Flying for Dhipaak (the Lord of Corn)

    The Téenek of Tamaletón in the Huasteca region of San Luis Potosi celebrate the Danza del Bixom Tiiw ceremony. This ritual called Danza del Bixom Tíiw involves "flying" from a pole, in honor of Dhipaak, the Lord of Corn, to ensure good crops.

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