Movies of the voladores de Papantla

Outside the anthropology museum is a large, blue pole that is used by the voladores de Papantla.  These are a troupe of four guys dressed in native garb who first climb, then drop from the pole tethered to ropes that slowly unwind them to the ground.  One of them plays pipes and a small drum all the way down.  Here are some video clips, all fairly large, so be patient.


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