- List of traditions and customs of the Zacatecas State in Mexico
- 1- Pulque
- 2- April morning
- 3- Commemoration of the "Taking of Zacatecas"
- 4- Morismas de Bracho
- 5- Tamborazo
- 6- Chubby
- 7- National Fair of Zacatecas
- 8- Colonche
- 9- Mexican dance
- 10- Celebration of the Virgin of Patronage
- References
Most of the traditions and customs of Zacatecas are based on religion, although the profane part also has a great influence on its culture. This Mexican state is located in the north central part of Mexico. It borders Coahuila, San Luis de Potosí, Nuevo León, Jalisco, Guanajuato and Aguascalientes.
Known for its rich deposits of silver and other minerals, its colonial architecture and its importance during the Mexican Revolution have also had a great influence.
Most of the festivities in this state are held in honor of its local patron saints and many of the secular festivals are related to religious activities.
These festivals often focus on traditional dance recitals. Many of these are derived from waltzes and polkas thanks to the state's mining history.
The Mexican Revolution caused almost all local musical traditions to disappear, but the most famous that survived is the Tamborazo.
List of traditions and customs of the Zacatecas State in Mexico
1- Pulque
It is an alcoholic beverage made from the fermented sap of the agave or maguey plant. It is traditional to this region and has been produced for millennia. It has the color of milk and a somewhat viscous consistency; its flavor is sour and fermented.
The history of this drink extends to the Mesoamerican period, where it was considered sacred and its use was limited to certain classes of people. After the Spanish conquest of Mexico, pulque became secular and its consumption increased.
Generally, pulque is served in traditional pulque shops and is served in traditional glass glasses for pulque.
2- April morning
This musical celebration takes place during the month of April in Alamedas and Guadalupe. These are the serenades of various musical groups and bands from Zacatecas. The tradition of the April mañanitas in the Jardín Juárez have been carried out for more than 30 years.
3- Commemoration of the "Taking of Zacatecas"
On June 23 of each year the Taking of Zacatecas is commemorated with a civic-military act generally held in the Cerro de la Bufa.
The Taking of Zacatecas was one of the bloodiest battles in the campaign to defeat President Victoriano Huerta during the Mexican Revolution.
On June 23, 1914, the Northern Division of Pancho Villa decisively defeated the federal troops of General Luis Medina Barrón, defending the city of Zacatecas.
The defeat in Zacatecas marked the end of the old federal Mexican army as an effective institution. The great victory demoralized the people who supported the garden, leading to their resignation on July 15.
Every year this event is commemorated in this city. In addition to the civic-military act, in the Plaza de Armas there are usually cultural events and fireworks.
4- Morismas de Bracho
It is a traditional, religious, historical and cultural festival that takes place in honor of San Juan Bautista. It is one of the most important of the Zacatecan tradition.
It is about the staging of the Battle of Lepanto between Moors and Christians and dates from 1836 because that was the year in which the Brotherhood of San Juan Bautista was built. This commemoration takes place on the hill of San Martín up to the Lomas de Bracho.
As it is one of the oldest traditions in Zacatecas, at least one member of each family in this region has a role in the representation. It is so important in this region that the custom of participating has been passed from generation to generation.
5- Tamborazo
It is a musical genre originated in Jerez in Zacatecas. Its origin can be identified in the 19th century and it began as a version of the military bands. Its name comes from the essential use of drums in the representation of this music.
It can be said that the tamborazo is made up of trumpets, saxophone, trombone, snare, and a tambora or bass drum. Some of the most representative pieces of this musical genre are the Zacateca March, the Blue Birds, Lino Rodarte, and La Basurita.
6- Chubby
They are cakes made of corn or wheat dough whose filling can be sweet or salty; a popular filling include chili pepper ground beans. They are cooked on the comal or in the oven.
The gorditas de cuajada are a representative food of the food in the ranches or cattle regions of Zacatecas.
7- National Fair of Zacatecas
This fair is held to commemorate the founding of the city, being considered the largest popular festival in Zacatecas. It is held annually and has great cultural and artistic attractions.
Within the framework of this fair, musical acts, street theater and Palenque are held. They also have several cattle exhibitions, bullfights, typical food and typical Zacatecan crafts.
8- Colonche
This red alcoholic drink has been prepared by Mexicans for thousands of years.
It is made from prickly pears or nopal fruits, especially the cardona prickly pear. It is prepared in places where the wild cactus is abundant, including the State of Zacatecas.
It is a sweet and fizzy drink. For its preparation, the cactus fruits are peeled and crushed to obtain a juice that is then boiled for about three hours. After it cools down, the game is allowed to ferment for a few days.
9- Mexican dance
This dance originated in the mining district of Mexicapan, located in the extreme north of Zacatecas. Created in 1947, it is considered the most representative dance manifestation of the State of Zacatecas.
It is made up of six melodies: the Jesusa, the Barrancas, the Barsoviana, the Botella, the Barreteros and the Devil. It is usually accompanied with the tamborazo.
10- Celebration of the Virgin of Patronage
It is celebrated on September 8 and is based on the cult of the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Patrocinio, patron saint of the city.
Within the framework of these celebrations, cultural and artistic fairs, bullfights, exhibitions, dances, horse races, and sale of typical food are held.
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- Tamborazo. Recovered from wikipedia.org