Janal Pixan Leona Vicario: Puerto Morelos Celebrates Traditional Festivities

The annual Janal Pixan Leona Vicario celebration in Puerto Morelos kicked off with a procession from the municipal cemetery to the main park. Families participated in a Mayan ritual, while attendees toured altars and enjoyed traditional regional products and food. The event also featured competitions for handmade alebrijes, catrinas, and dressed-up catrines and catrinas. The alcaldesa Blanca Merari Tziu Muñoz emphasized the importance of passing down these traditions to future generations.

• First place for the altar category: Taan u taalo’ob le pixano’obo’
• First place for the alebrije category: Mauriposa, by Heisler Jair Segura Guemes
• First place for the catrina category: Plumelia, by Jair Armando Valle Gonzales
• First place for the child catrines category: Reina de las Almas and her loyal companion, by Daniela Sugehi Gallegos Poot
• First place for the free category catrines: La catrina de la milpa, by Patricia Isabel de la Cruz Rodríguez

The event was organized by the Instituto de la Cultura y las Artes de Puerto Morelos, with support from community members and local artisans. The alcaldesa praised the organization and encouraged continued support for cultural activities.

This celebration is not only a reflection of the community's heritage but also a way to strengthen its sense of belonging and identity.