Discover Mexico’s most dangerous fireworks festival

Tultepec is an urban municipality just north of Mexico City revered for its incendiary veneration of John of God, patron saint of fireworks. In the days leading up to the first week of March, the streets of Tultepec are at fever pitch in preparation for one of the world’s wildest pyrotechnic displays. Nomadic photographer and director Patrick Fileti traveled to the city to meet the families who have been involved in making fireworks for over 200 years. Continue reading on _______________________________________ Subscribe to NOWNESS here: Like NOWNESS on Facebook: Follow NOWNESS on Twitter: Daily exclusives for the culturally curious: Behind the scenes on Instagram: Inspiration on Pinterest: Staff Picks on Vimeo: