In a small Albuquerque workshop, cardboard is crafted into piñatas that celebrate cultural traditions, starting at around $45, with requests coming in all shapes, trends, and sizes. Tobias Justo, a piñata party owner, said, "They just bring me the character and I say, I'm going to make it for sure, don't worry." Over the last 30 years, Justo has made thousands of piñatas, an art passed down inside his own home growing up. "I remember my father pushing me," Justo said. "Crying. Screaming. But I learned," he added, expressing gratitude for the teaching that now puts food on the table.

Justo continues to highlight the classics, saying, "This is the traditional burrito or traditional donkey. Yeah, it's very colorful because we like a lot of the colors." He also showcased a traditional chile p

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