Imagine this: you're standing in a quiet plaza in the steamy town of Papantla, Veracruz. The scent of sweet tamales drifts through the air. A tall pole—nearly 30 meters high—rises above the trees. Flutes start to play, slow and haunting. And then… men begin to fly.

When people hear “Dijon,” most immediately think of that golden, spicy condiment that graces sandwiches around the world. And yes, this city in the heart of France is indeed the birthplace of Dijon mustard—but Dijon is far more than just a spread.