La Guelaguetza

La Guelaguetza is one of the most important celebrations of Oaxaca, a state that is located
in the south of Mexico, and borders Veracruz and Puebla.At dawn on the first day of the
Guelaguetza, the “chirimiteros” (music bands) play the “mañanitas” in various temples of
Oaxaca; from there the inhabitants take it as a signal to go to the emblematic Cerro del
Fortín, where all celebration takes place.

Upon arrival, several food stalls will welcome you, ready for you to taste a delicious coffee or
Oaxacan delicacies, such as delicious enchiladas with “tasajo”, some tamales, and the tasty
yellow mole empanadas, all while enjoying the marimba and “chirimiteros” playing music
from the region, providing a party atmosphere.

This incredible party is celebrated from the first Monday after July 16, as long as it does not
coincide with a Monday, July 18, since that day marks the death anniversary of Benito
Juárez, if so, the Guelaguetza is moved for the following Monday.
https://www.visitmexico.com/en/blog/la-guelaguetza-a-magical-tradition

day of the virgin of guadalupe

.On this day people from all parts of Mexico make their way to Mexico's chief religious center
at the Basilica of the Virgen of Guadalupe, located in Villa de Guadalupe Hidalgo, a northern
neighbourhood of Mexico City. There, they will celebrate the Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe
(Our Lady of Guadalupe) with a mass ceremony and a traditional fair in her honor. Mary
became the patron saint of Mexico in 1746 and the Dia de la Virgen de Guadalupe became
an national holiday in 1859.Today, tens of thousands of people travel to Mexico City to visit
the place where the Virgin appeared to the Mexican People. The holiday is a national fiesta
that includes traditional music and fun attractions. Pilgrims bring presents to the virgin,
usually bouquets of flowers while other visitors will perform dances and song for her. Some
pilgirms walk on their knees on the stone street leading to the Basilica, asking for miracles or
giving thanks to the virgin for a petition granted.
https://www.officeholidays.com/holidays/mexico/day-of-the-virgin-of-guadalupe

day of the Dead

Day of the Dead is not, as is commonly thought, a Mexican version of Halloween, though
the two holidays do share some traditions, including costumes and parades. On the Day of
the Dead, it’s believed that the border between the spirit world and the real world dissolve.
During this brief period, the souls of the dead awaken and return to the living world to feast,
drink, dance and play music with their loved ones. In turn, the living family members treat the
deceased as honored guests in their celebrations, and leave the deceased’s favorite foods
and other offerings at gravesites or on the ofrendas built in their homes. Ofrendas can be
decorated with candles, bright marigolds called cempasuchil and red cock’s combs
alongside food like stacks of tortillas and fruit .During contemporary Day of the Dead
festivities, people commonly wear skull masks and eat sugar candy molded into the shape of
skulls. The pan de ánimas of All Souls Day rituals in Spain is reflected in pan de muerto, the
traditional sweet baked good of Day of the Dead celebrations today. Other food and drink
associated with the holiday, but consumed year-round as well, include spicy dark chocolate
and the corn-based drink called atole. You can wish someone a happy Day of the Dead by
saying https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/day-of-the-dead

the tequila
The day one of the most emblematic alcoholic beverages in Mexico has arrived, this July 24
is celebrated the International Tequila Day, the day that UNESCO recognized as World
Heritage the agave landscape is commemorated, from where this magnificent drink is
obtained. .
The National Tequila Museum is located a few steps from the center, and its main objective
is to know the great history of this incredible national drink, the uses of the magic and all its
importance since pre-Hispanic times.
Throughout its five exhibition rooms, various treasures are protected, a house made only of
leaves, replicas of important pieces, tools for growing agave, the history of the goddess of
the maguey, and the entire process of making the Tequila, a tour that is definitely worth it.