- Traditions and main customs of Monterrey
- The Villaseca Fair
- Gastronomy
- Crushing Fair
- Agricultural Commercial and Livestock Fair
- Celebration of the Virgin of Guadalupe
Some of the most important traditions and customs of Monterrey are the Fair of Villaseca, the gastronomy, the Fair of the Crushing or the Celebration of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
Monterrey is a place where the mixture of modernity and nature is combined with tradition, therefore, it is not surprising that it is one of the cities with the most tourism in Mexico.
Much of the traditions and customs of Monterrey are the same as those of the rest of the country. Flag Day, Independence Day, and the Battle of Puebla are highly celebrated in Monterrey.
Monterrey is the capital of northern music but you also hear a lot of huapango, polka, cumbia and corrido. Traditionally, economic activity is centered on the cement, glass, steel and beer industries; and in its proximity to the United States border.
In Monterrey, gastronomic, cultural and commercial fairs are common, as are religious ones such as the celebration of the Virgin of Guadalupe, the Day of the Dead and the Posadas.
Traditions and main customs of Monterrey
The Villaseca Fair
During the months of July and August, the Villaseca fair is held in Linares, the entire city fills with artisan, industrial and commercial exhibitions.
Its charro parades, horseback riding, rooster fights and horse races are famous. Throughout the fair, musical groups from the region are presented and dance competitions are held.
The queen of the fair is crowned and a recognition called "La Tambora de Villaseca" is given to people who have excelled in any activity in the city.
Gastronomy
Monterrey is famous for its gastronomy, on weekends they eat a lot of roast meat, they consume a lot of dairy products and use more wheat flour than the traditional corn flour.
A very famous typical dish is the kid, a small goat that is still suckling and can be roasted, braised or fried; as well as the roast pork.
Crushing Fair
This fair takes place in the town of Ciénaga de Flores, the dish that is honored is a completely dehydrated dried meat.
The indigenous people of this region carried rolls of this meat with them as a provision in their daily life and on their travels.
The idea of the fair is to know the ways of preparing beef or venison that is dried in the sun, seasoned with tomato broth accompanied by scrambled eggs or just with spicy sauce and salt.
Agricultural Commercial and Livestock Fair
In the month of May, the Agricultural Commercial and Livestock Fair is held in Monterrey, where agricultural products and crafts are sold and a popular festival is held.
Charreadas and horse races are held with ranchers from various parts of the country as well as rodeos, horseback riding, bullfights and cultural events of all kinds.
Celebration of the Virgin of Guadalupe
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