Every Dec. 23, the southern Mexican city, celebrated for its vibrant culture, cuisine and history, comes to a near standstill for a simple vegetable typically served in soups, on salads and with tacos.
Instead of eating the radishes, the crowds gather for the annual Noche de Rabanos competition, where local residents transform the root vegetable into extravagant works of art.
This year there were Nativity scenes, Dia de los Muertos displays, depictions of Indigenous mythology and much more.
It reminds me of my childhood, when they said, Don't play with your food.' But here they say, Sculpt something with your food.'
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