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In total, Carnival is a significant even in about 225 communities in Mexico, many of these, especially in the smaller communities maintain elements from Mexico's religious and indigenous heritage. [ 3 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ] These celebrations vary widely often with traditional dance and regional music and ceremonies with both pagan and Christian origins.
The carnival consists of various cultural events, such as float parades, fireworks, dances and poetry contests, literature awards and shows of enormous artistic quality. [1] It was first staged in 1898. [2] The carnival has been canceled several times over the years: In 1903, as a preventive measure for the bubonic plague
The tradition of Carnival was brought to Mexico by the Spanish, including to Mexico City. However the Mexican Inquisition, banned most of the traditions associated with it in Mexico City, forcing celebrations outside the historic center into what was the rural areas of the Valley of Mexico, including what is now the borough of Iztapalapa.
Cozumel Carnival (Spanish: Carnaval de Cozumel) is one of the top carnivals in Mexico. [1] It is held within the Corridor Riviera Maya – Cozumel – Cancún . The carnival celebrated its 150 year anniversary in 2024, making it one of the oldest in the country. [ 2 ]
Beyond the festivities of modern times, there is a deep history, whose very traditions are rooted in resistance. "There is a lot of French influence into the music.
Carnival of Huejotzingo is one of Mexico's carnivals, which takes place in the Huejotzingo municipality in the state of Puebla. It is noted for its unique traditions which center on the reenactment of stories related to the municipality's history as well as the use of tons of gunpowder used in handcarved muskets in mock battles and other events.
The dance developed in the state of Morelos, part of the State of Mexico, part of the Federal District of Mexico City (generally in the south) and even as far as the municipality of Taxco in Guerrero. [3] [4] They are the best known Carnival dancers in Mexico with Morelos having the most groups. [1]
[9] [26] Masks for Carnival vary widely and include old men, farmers, Afro-Mexicans, death and various animals. [30] Notable Carnival celebrations include “tiger” pageants in Oaxaca, Chiapas and Tabasco; portrayals of colonial village life in State of Mexico; and a reenactment of the Battle of Puebla in Huejotzingo.