- Most outstanding typical dances and dances of Puebla
- 1. The dance of the Quetzals
- 2. Dance of the Tecuanes
- 3. The Flyers
- 4. Dance of the Negritos
- 5. Dance of Migueles (Feast of San Miguel Arcángel)
- References
Among the dances and typical dances of Puebla, the dance of the Quetzales, the dance of the tecuanes, the flyers or the dance of the negritos stand out.
The state of Puebla has a great set of dances and typical dances, traditionally related to popular festivities. The mix between indigenous and Spanish culture has given Puebla an intense cultural life.
Volador (dancing).
Some have a great mark of the pre-Hispanic tradition. Others are related to festivals dedicated to patrons of Catholicism.
More than 80 religious festivals have been counted in the neighborhoods of Puebla, which shows the cultural importance of these manifestations. Many of them have been declared as Cultural Heritage of the State of Puebla.
You may also be interested in the traditions and customs of Puebla.
Most outstanding typical dances and dances of Puebla
1. The dance of the Quetzals
It is one of the most important dances in the State of Puebla. This dance receives its name due to the use of quetzal feathers used for clothing.
The dance is of apparent Toltec origin, although at present it is performed by members of indigenous Nahua and Totonac communities.
It is originally from Cuetzalan, although it is also celebrated in the festivities of San Miguel Tzinacapan. The execution has the presence of several dancers who have garments of striking colors.
2. Dance of the Tecuanes
It is a traditional dance from the Acatlán de Osorio region with roots in the Olmec culture. It has a relevant popularity in Puebla.
It is performed by various dancers who mix the clothing of a tecuan with the clothes of the charros.
This dance represents the union of two tribes that come together to defeat a jaguar, which symbolically has outstanding importance in pre-Columbian cultures.
3. The Flyers
It is an important religious celebration in Mexico. Its origin is ancient, and it is claimed that it dates back to the Preclassic period.
It is a ritual associated with fertility. According to some anthropologists, the descent of the voladores (dancers) symbolizes the fall of the rain.
The fliers climb up to a pine tree trunk about 25 meters high, around which they circle and then descend. It has a very colorful special clothing.
4. Dance of the Negritos
It is a typical dance of Mexico that is performed in different parts of Veracruz, Hidalgo and Puebla. It is represented by the slaughter of a viper.
The symbolism of the tradition expresses the slavery process experienced by many blacks brought from Africa by the Spanish. Those were distributed by various regions of the Aztec country.
The dance has a strong religious character, marked by theatricality, drama and the evocation of Catholic saints. The clothing is basically black with thick fabrics, white shirts and a tie.
5. Dance of Migueles (Feast of San Miguel Arcángel)
It is a festival that takes place on September 29 in San Miguel Tzinacapan, in the north of Puebla. The dance is performed in celebration of the procession of San Miguel Arcángel, which lasts four days.
The dance of the Migueles is a representation of the struggle between good and evil, in which the Migueles are the personification of Saint Michael the Archangel. The clothing is based on the representation of princes of the celestial militia.
References
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