Cultural Tourism UMAR Huatulco 2017 Behind the scenes

I was lucky to come across this lively presentation of Oaxacan culture and food last Friday.  I was having lunch in the cafeteria so I could finish grading my exams and found the outdoor space where I usually eat occupied by students busy arranging displays and dressing up in traditional costumes.

This was exam time for the  Cultural Tourism class.   No multiple choice questions or essays on theory here.  This was all a matter of showing what you can do for real.

Most of these pictures were taken before the presentations were open to the general UMAR public.  These are behind the scenes moments.  I'm glad I had the chance.  Once the displays were open for viewing, the crowds made pictures almost impossible. 



Students paid meticulous attention to detail.



 

Right about here, photo ops became next to impossible.   Samples of cultural cuisine were available to visitors and that little room was packed.

I may never have gotten near to the tasty treats if Cecilio (below) hadn't reached through the crowd to pass me some samples.  Thanks, Cecilio.

It was the best exam I've ever been to and I believe everybody passed with flying colors.