- Main traditions in Zumpango
- Feast of the Immaculate Conception
- Feast of San Bartolo Cuautlalpan
- Thursday of Corpus Cristi
- All Saints and Faithful Departed
The Zumpango region is located in the north of the state of Mexico and belongs to one of its 20 divisions. It is estimated that it has more than 911,000 inhabitants. It occupies 12.8% of the state's territory with an area of 8305 km² and is one of the regions with the highest economic growth.
It houses 7 municipalities and its main economic activities are agricultural production, livestock and crafts. It is also one of the regions that has had more history, archaeological evidence of prehistory has been found, it was the place of important events during pre-Hispanic times and had a great development during the colonial period.
The predominant religion is Catholic Christianity, accounting for 88% of the total population of the region. However, there are also various Protestant denominations such as Evangelicals, Pentecostals, Adventists, and Jehovah's Witnesses.
Atheism is one of the beliefs that is increasing among young people and people with a higher education level.
Main traditions in Zumpango
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
It is a popular religious festival in honor of the Immaculate Conception. It is celebrated on December 8 and is distinguished by the large number of fireworks that there are at night.
The festival is prepared by the inhabitants and is full of dances, rides and processions.
Feast of San Bartolo Cuautlalpan
The date that is celebrated in honor of San Bartolo Cuautlalpan on January 20, but the party takes place the following Sunday.
In this religious festival, the dances of Christians, Moors and arches stand out.
Thursday of Corpus Cristi
Corpus Christi Thursday is the feast of the body and blood of Christ. It is celebrated two months after Resurrection Sunday and the Eucharist that took place on Holy Thursday during the Last Supper is commemorated.
The tradition is that children attend church dressed "as inditos" and with figures of mules. This comes from colonial times, where the peasants brought their crops on mules to offer them to God as thanks.
Thus arose the mulitas made with dried banana leaves. For believers, having a mule or decorating the house with one means that the presence of God is recognized.
All Saints and Faithful Departed
It is one of the greatest traditions in the entire country of Mexico and is celebrated on November 1 and 2. It is a date to honor deceased loved ones.
The tradition is to visit the graves to clean the tombstones and arrange them with flowers and candles. In homes an altar with fruits, fruit sweets, food and drinks with paper decorations or tablecloths is installed.
These altars represent the vision of death. This tradition varies from region to region, in Zumpango the visit to the tombs and the making of altars are preserved.
These traditions serve to reinforce the identity of the community and are intended to unite the people and the family.