Lets go to Mexico, Just another day here... Fiestas Patrias Events Send NEWS ideas to: info@ajijicnews or Click HERE Sales/Advertising info@ajijicnews or Click HERE Ajijic Business Directory Accomodations Artists Dog Training and Dog Park Gifts Mailboxes Photography Property Mgmt Real Estate Retirement Seminars Stained Glass Tours Volunteer Opportunities SEPTEMBER FIESTAS The Fiesta Season starts in September, but there will be a concert in August. The fiestas and events continue through New Year’s, with many continuous traditional, centuries-old fiestas put on by the people. At that point it slows down a bit, but not much until Carnaval. In Ajijic, the Fiestas Patrias or Independence Day Celebrations include fun-packed days of several events held over two weekends, including the traditional parade and Grito enacted all over Mexico. Official Schedule of Fiestas Patrias Events: Fiestas Patrias begins with a concert at La Huerta de Serna in Ajijic on Saturday August 30th. Tickets for sale at the delegacion on Aldama between Guadalupe Victoria and Constitucion. Saturday, Sept. 13 is very fun Globo Regatta, which features hand-made hot air balloons made out of…flammable paper mache! They will be constructed largely on site by teams engaging in friendly competition, with the balloons ranging from small and simple to large and very complex, and will be continuously launched throughout the show. The fun begins at 3pm at the Ajijic Soccer field on Revolucion. Previous years there was an entrance fee but it may be free today with food for purchase. Bring a hat for the heat! There will be a workshop at Lakeside Presbyterian Church on September 1 and 2 from 10am to 12pm and a small fee of $30 pesos per person for materials. About half of the balloons will crash and burn (fortunately, the rainy season provides for damp ground and much lush greenery), providing a great thrill and opportunity for local boys to act asbomberitos – the little fire fighters, as they chase after the burning remnants and bravely help put them out. Here are some highlight from YouTube: https://youtube/watch?v=Ry4DGIxR6i8 The Globo Regatta is held at the East Side soccer field near El Torito on Revolucion, at 3 PM. Was told there is no entrance fee this year. Sunday, Sept. 14 features two very special events. Although Sept. 14 is the official “Dia del Charro” (Day of the Horsemen), the date is not a public holiday, so the event is always celebrated the Sunday before Independence Day. There will be a special “Cowboy Mass” at noon at the San Andres Church followed by a parade of the traditionally costumed, honored, and proud horsemen who played such a vital role in the struggles of the people of Mexico. The parade begins at 1pm. The parade will go from the church to 6 Corners and returns via Calle Constitucion to the Lienzo Charro (Rodeo Ring) on the east side of town where there will be a Charreada or rodeo featuring roping events along with the Escaramuzas Charras - pre-teen girls who expertly perform spectacular precision riding – sidesaddle - while dressed in beautiful traditional costumes. As the Lienzo Charro is flanked on either side by the soccer fields, from the upper stands, you will also be able to view the special soccer games held simultaneously. How Only In Mexico! The Charreada begins at 4PM at the Lienzo Charro on Calle Revolucion (the tianguis street). Sunday, Sept. 14 also features the Rebozo Fashion Show at 5pm at the Ajijic plaza with the beautiful women and girls of the village modeling gorgeous traditional as well as modern clothes, with all outfits showcasing rebozos – the classic Mexican women’s shawl which can be used in so many different ways to accent a costume and/or to provide warmth. Watch for a few Zayacas who always manage to show up to provide their unique wacky humor and model their own rebozos. If you like, wear a rebozo with your own outfit! The Desfile de Rebozos (Rebozo Fashion Show) begins at 5PM at the Ajijic Plaza. At 9PM, the Fiesta Beauty Queen will be crowned with a dance afterward. Monday, Sept. 15 features kids’ contests and games at the Ajijic plaza at 5PM. At 8pm there will be a hypnosis event, 9 pm Ballet Folklorico, 10 pm will be an amateur contest. The Grito is 11PM September 15th at the Ajijic Plaza At 11pm is the major event of this day, the Grito or Cry to the War of Independence, which is re-enacted in plazas and zocalos all over Mexico. The Grito is the quintessential event of the Fiestas Patrias. (mural by Antonio Lopez Vega and can be seen at the Delegación de Ajijic on the plaza) At 11:45 will be dancing at the plaza. Tuesday, Sept. 16 is Dia de la Independencia, or Independence Day. Starting at 10AM is the Independence Day Parade which features drill teams and drum and bugle corps from all the schools, floats, charros, soccer teams, and bandas. The parade starts at the usual place at Calles Revolucion and Constitucion, where it proceeds to 6 Esquinas and doubles back on Calle Hidalgo to the plaza where the festivities continue throughout the afternoon. Don’t miss the charros riding their dancing horses! Starting at 2PM is a futbol tournament and at 4 pm a party following for the game. This will be held at Campo empastado #1. At 8PM is the War of the Flowers at the plaza, where the newly crowned Fiesta Queen and her court will promenade around while she and the onlookers throw flowers at each other. Ajijic excels in fiesta events that provide play-mock fighting to everyone’s delight. Would that all the fighting in the world could just be play. 9pm is a dance at the plaza. Please note that Monday, Sept. 15, is a legal holiday with schools, banks, and government offices closed. Thanks to Micky Wendt for previous years of information and photos. (edited and updated by Ajijic News) To be updated if times change.
Posted on: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 02:02:48 +0000
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