In the crook of Mexico’s elbow lies the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, the country’s skinniest strip of land, where the Atlantic and Pacific are just 200km apart. Winds from the west power electricity-generating turbines, the lush soil supports lemon, mango and other crops, and it is the heart of a vibrant indigenous Zapotec culture. The brightly coloured embroidered blouses and skirts, immortalised by Frida Kahlo, are still daily attire.
从地图上看,墨西哥“胳膊肘弯曲”的地方是该国最狭窄的地带——特万特佩克地峡(Isthmus of Tehuantepec),大西洋和太平洋在这里相距仅200公里。西风给风力发电机带来动力,肥沃的土壤孕育了柠檬、芒果及其他农作物,这里是充满活力的土著萨波特克(Zapotec)文化的中心。色彩艳丽的绣花上衣和裙子——因弗里达•卡罗(Frida Kahlo)的画作而蜚声于世——依然是人们的日常装束。
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