The festive town of Malinalco:
The community is very festive and most festivities are religious,
mainly with saints and virgins that they hold dear in the different
"barrios" (areas of town). Music, fairs, fireworks, food
and beverages are basic ingredients to this as well as flowers.
Although each has its own charm, the most spectacular festivity
is on August 6th, where the entire town is indulged into thanking
and celebrating their Patron Saint, the Divine Savior.
If you are lucky enough to be here many activities happen on that
day. Aztec dancers dance in circles to the sound of the drums and
horns dressed up in spectacular outfits with beautiful feathers,
the "chinelos" dance to the sound of a cheerful band all
over town with their colorful embroidered customs, the locals make
their way all over town to the sound of music and disguised with
the most outrageous themes, food, drinks and curiosities are sold
all over town as the fireworks and church bells sound all day long.
Certainly not a quiet day in town but one you will never forget
and maybe will hold precious in your heart.
But August 6th is not the only festive day, Christmas and Holy
Week are also special with their own charm and curiosities.
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