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PFG Xelaju, In The 2016 38th Annual San Francisco Carnaval Parade
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Small banner
Projección Foklórica Guatemalteca Xelaju's small banner read, "PFG Xelaju."
PFG Xelaju • Projección Foklórica Guatemalteca Xelaju • In The 2016 38th Annual San Francisco Carnaval Parade • This year's theme: Viva La Madre Tierra • 24th Street near South Van Ness • San Francisco, California • (Date Photographed: 13:08:47 Sunday 29 May 2016) • (Date Published: Sunday 24 June 2016) • © 2016 Bryan Costales #C16_4319 Add a comment or report a mistake
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The Float
The float had a sign on its back that read, "Xelaju, The scene of blessing for mother Earth." A small band played on the float which provided music for those following it.
PFG Xelaju • Projección Foklórica Guatemalteca Xelaju • In The 2016 38th Annual San Francisco Carnaval Parade • This year's theme: Viva La Madre Tierra • 24th Street near South Van Ness • San Francisco, California • (Date Photographed: 13:09:59 Sunday 29 May 2016) • (Date Published: Sunday 24 June 2016) • © 2016 Bryan Costales #C16_4322 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Men In Masks
Men in masks followed the float. Each costume was elaborate and colorful. We leave it as an exercise for the reader to figure out the meaning of each costume.
PFG Xelaju • Projección Foklórica Guatemalteca Xelaju • In The 2016 38th Annual San Francisco Carnaval Parade • This year's theme: Viva La Madre Tierra • 24th Street near South Van Ness • San Francisco, California • (Date Photographed: 13:10:27 Sunday 29 May 2016) • (Date Published: Sunday 24 June 2016) • © 2016 Bryan Costales #C16_4329 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Women Danced
The costumed men were followed by traditionally dressed women and children who danced.
PFG Xelaju • Projección Foklórica Guatemalteca Xelaju • In The 2016 38th Annual San Francisco Carnaval Parade • This year's theme: Viva La Madre Tierra • 24th Street near South Van Ness • San Francisco, California • (Date Photographed: 13:10:47 Sunday 29 May 2016) • (Date Published: Sunday 24 June 2016) • © 2016 Bryan Costales #C16_4338 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Women In Shawls
The Projección Foklórica Guatemalteca Xelaju contingent ended with women dancing in traditional outfits, accented with shawls.
PFG Xelaju • Projección Foklórica Guatemalteca Xelaju • In The 2016 38th Annual San Francisco Carnaval Parade • This year's theme: Viva La Madre Tierra • 24th Street near South Van Ness • San Francisco, California • (Date Photographed: 13:10:51 Sunday 29 May 2016) • (Date Published: Sunday 24 June 2016) • © 2016 Bryan Costales #C16_4341 Add a comment or report a mistake
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