Here is Hari Das as the transformation from man to god begins: «He pauses as the makeup boy continues applying face paint from the pigment he is mixing on the strip
of banana leaf in his left hand.
Fold the two
layers of banana leaves lengthwise in thirds, then fold the ends up to the top and secure with toothpicks.
Fold over sides and then
ends of banana leaf to enclose filling in Masa, then wrap in foil square.
Form cones with the half
circles of banana leaf, fasten them with toothpicks, and then fill them with the prepared mixture.
Some sipped it from colorful gourds, rough clay pots that dissolved as they drank,
cones of banana leaf.
Everyone was wearing their Sunday best and kids carried
bundles of banana leaves, which I guide told us were used to wrap leftover food from the morning's feasts.
In Phoenix, the Musical Instrument Museum presents the sounds of China: among the exhibits, an instrument stand resembling a divine beast, a zither in the
form of a banana leaf and bell chimes made for wild parties.
The diverse body of paintings includes cool - toned studies of lush flora, complemented by fiery
views of banana leaf trees, and a sleek spaceship - like heater that conjures some otherworldly landscape out of a science fiction novel.
To assemble the tamales, spread about 1/3 cup filling in the middle of a softened
piece of banana leaf, press a baby banana into the masa then fold and tie it.