Tepetlaoxtoc, Méx., Dance, tradition, history and culture gathered at the third Ximopano No Kali Dance Festival, held in Tepetlaoxtoc, which in its third edition brought together dozens of traditional groups from various municipalities in the state of Mexico and other entities of the country.
Here spectacular masks made by artisans, unique costumes made for the occasion, hats and historical utensils shone. Undoubtedly ancient dances, some dating back more than 200 years.
Yesterday, those attending the meeting experienced great excitement with the Los Tecuanes dance, performed by residents of Acatlán de Osorio, Puebla. El Diablo, El Perro, La Muerte, El Toro and La Bruja came together on stage, accompanied by the traditional old men
whose joint dance was a symbol of brotherhood of dances.
This is the first year we come to this festival; We are here with a message of unity and gratitude for preserving our ancestral traditions. Our dance, Los Tecuanes, dates back more than 100 years, and we offer it for our religious celebrations and those of our people. This dance has evolved over time, but we preserve it in honor of the ancestors
expressed Andrés Martínez, who personified El Diablo.
The dance of Achileos, by San Francisco Mazapa de Teotihuacan, was another of the pieces that were presented.
▲ Showy outfits and colorful masks thrilled those attending the third edition of the meeting, who enjoyed traditional dances such as the Los Tecuanes, the Achileos, the Santiagos or the Matlachines, performed by residents of areas of the state of Mexico, like Teotihuacan, and even Puebla.Photo Javier Salinas Cesáreo
“It is a traditional dance that comes from the time of the Conquest and in which we represent the Cristeros of Spain. We perform it in every celebration of our town; We wear an elaborate handmade mask, with pre-Hispanic motifs, long white hair and green and red clothing.
For us, it is a source of pride that this dance is recognized and that we come from a community of Teotihuacan.
said the dancer Rubén Toriba.
Los Matlachines, from Tepotzotlán, state of Mexico, was also performed with 14 participants on stage accompanied by the grandparents
who supervised the coordination of their steps and wore colorful plumes and a camisole in honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
Other dances were that of the Sowers, the Santiagos, the Reapers, the Serranos and the Serranías of the municipality of Tepetlaoxtoc.
Hundreds of visitors came to witness the presentations. During the festival, the municipality of Tepetlaoxtoc was recognized as a Site of Historical Interest.
The mayor, Ismael Olivares Vázquez, expressed that he will request the local Ministry of Culture and the Mexican governor, Delfina Gómez Álvarez, to adopt said festival in order to continue the display of this representative expression of the region, named a year ago. Charming Town.