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Lasting
thirteen days from 12-24 January, 2010, the course will focus on the most
lively and extraordinary festivals of the entire region. The "Grande
Fiesta de Chapa" is our focus with its origins dating back to the first years
of the Spanish Conquest and is held annually in the colonial town of Chapa de
Corzo, about 15 km (10 miles) from the state capital of Tuxtla Gutierrez.
The entire city celebrates this integration with community rituals, having
great appeal for photographers, that consists of long days full of festivities
which follow right after the other into folk festivals with recurring religious
themes; "El Senor de Esquipulas" one of the most important Catholic venerations
in Central America, the "Fiesta de San Sebastian" and the "Fiesta de San
Antonio Abdad" with parades of allegorical floats and special events in the
plazas, traditional masks and typical costumes reflecting the traditional
indigenous culture.
We will be
based in Chapa de Corzo during the festival. The extraordinary magic of
this event and the unique atmosphere in which it takes place will help us
overcome the people's distrust toward photography. We will photograph
every day with daily editing of the completed work.
The last day
will be totally dedicated to a final editing, when every student will select
their best work. We will conclude with a "despedida", a farewell
party, in perfect Mexican style and relive our moments of this unforgettable
experience and discuss our future photography projects.
The workshop
is geared for advanced amateurs and for professionals. Please include a
brief description of your photographic experience as well as a selection of
your best work (10-15 images, jpeg 650 pixel lengthwise, 72 dpi) For
practical purposes each student is advised to use a digital camera. One
camera with only one lens will be sufficient. It is best to use a 28 to
50 mm focus. For those that have a zoom, this will be a chance to use it
as your only lens. We advice anyone brings his own laptop for downloading
images and editing one's own work at the end of any working day.
Practical information
The cost of the workshop includes
lodging (13 nights) in a delightful colonial era hotel in the historical center
of Chapa de Corzo.
Round trip airport transfers from
Tuxtla Gutierrez (TGZ) to our hotel.
Airfare and meals are the
participants' responsibility.
For practical reasons, students are
advised to use a digital camera.
Everyone should bring their own
laptop to download images and edit their own work.
It is advisable to arrive the day
before the workshop begins to allow time to become acquainted with the area, rest
and overcome jet lag.
Since January 24th is the final day
of the course, return flights should be for January 25th.
Conditions
for Registration and Cancellation for the Workshop
To
participate in the workshop, a 25% deposit of the total amount is required,
with the remaining installment to be paid 30 days before the beginning of the
course.
Since we
count on your promised attendance, in order to organize various logistics of
the workshop, we ask you to notify us of your cancellation at least 20 days
before the start of the course.
If the
cancellation is made within the terms, there is a 150 euro penalty
If the
cancellation is made less than 20 days before the start, the entire deposit is
lost.
Flights for Tuxtla Gutierez (TGZ)
Naturally, everyone will chose their
own means to travel to Mexico, but we imagine that some advice is useful for
everyone!
The best way to travel is through
Mexico City, then transfer with a domestic flight to Tuxtla Gutierez.
The Mexican airlines including Aero
Mexico, Mexicana de Aviacion, AeroMar, and Click Mexicana guarantee a
connecting flight between the two cities on the same
day.
The best fares from Rome to Mexico City
are usually with Delta Airlines, Air France-KLM, Iberia, British Airways,
Alitalia, Continental Airlines.
This
information is subject to change and therefore it is always better to
personally check when you book your flights.
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