The Plazas of Potosi

On this trip, we took a different route than our usual migration.  San Luis Potosi was the second location we discovered.  If Monterrey is a sophisticated young woman, San Luis is a conservative lady.  While Monterrey flaunts her skyscrapers, San Luis takes pride in her colonial core.  San Luis' charm, stems largely from its many well tended plazas, where people gather to play or relax.  Connecting the plazas are pleasant pedestrian alleys which we loved to stroll.  As we entered one plaza, we heard loud angry voices emanating from a group of young men.
'Did we walk-in on a gang rumble?'
Perhaps contrary to common sense, we moved closer and saw, surrounded by the group, two fiercely emotional boys, yelling and gesturing at each other.  It took a minute longer to realize that they are engaged in a rap duel.  Each boy, improvised a rhymed response to his opponents taunts.  After a few such exchanges, a whistle blew, the two combatants embraced, and the coach announced the winner.  Cheers by all, then, the next pair came on.
In another square, familiar music.  Five teenage girls, were rehearsing the dance moves of  BTS, Korea's world-famous singing group.  Needless to say that both the girls and Adi were delighted with the encounter.
Like any grand dame, San Luis has a weird side, such as a collection of bronze heads strewn on the sidewalk.  Yet, on our last night, she graciously treated us to a fireworks display.