Alebrije parade
Mexico City is the pioneer of an event that takes place in October in order to show the work of master artisans.
September 16
It begins on the night of the 15th, when people congregate in the main squares of each city or town.
The culminating point is when the president or a member of
Calaveras Festival
Throughout the festival of the skulls, thousands of exhibitions are held also musical events, aiming to pay tribute to the plastic artist José Guadalupe Posada,
Wrestling
In Mexico it has become a tradition, since it has transmited the showiness and joy that characterizes
Mexican culture.
Charería
It is another of the most representative traditions of Mexico and was declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Charrería as such consists
New year's eve
There are many traditions that Mexicans follow during this night, which have to do with abundance,
renewal, wishes fulfilled, among others.
Epiphany
On this day the arrival of the Magi to Bethlehem to worship the Child Jesus is commemorated. It is
celebrated on January 6 in Mexico.
Papantla's flying men
This is a ritual that has its origin in pre-Hispanic times in the Papantla region, on the border between
Veracruz and Puebla in Mexico.
Posadas
In Mexico there are different ways to celebrate it. There are some who participate in the last posada and later meet as a family for Christmas dinner.
Quinceañera
Since pre-hispanic times, turning fifteen years has been celebrated as a special moment in which boys become men and girls are ready to marry and start their ow
Mariachi
The group dresses in typical charro costume. It can be black, brown or white.
There´s not a good Mexican party, without them.
