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Feathered fortune tellers
On the sunshade is written "horóscopo personal".
It shades a chest covered with many amulets and two emarald green perrots which walks on Don Juan's shoulders, their owner. |
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A local comes to consult the cards and introduce hilmself, name, date of birth and family situation.
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Don Juan in a solemn tone asks the perrots :
“El Señor Nestor, célibataire, bachelor, forty eight years old would like Roberto to tell his horoscope. Let's start with the professional life”.
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Roberto proudly swings among the thousands cards in the drawer.
It suddenly stops.
With a precise peck , picks a card.
Then comes back on its holder and gives it to Nestor : advises and lucky day are written on it. |
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It takes place on the big square in Honda, under the arcades.
A salsa rythm covers the noise.
But under the sunshade, unconcerned, Roberto and Mercedes apply themselves.
Depending on the question they pick the card in the appropriate drawer : health, love, work or money.
The perrots are free but never leave their owner.
Their wings are not cut though.
Don Juan tells us in confidence that it is a family secret taught by his father.
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The wooden chest is also part of the heritage.
During the long hours travelling, the perrots find shelter and food in it.
Indeed, this career lead them almost everyday in a different village.
Traditions are getting lost and life is hard.
But for Don Juan the important thing is to see his perrots happy.
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