por The culture of San Luis Potosi It is composed of the fusion of pre-Columbian customs and traditions and those introduced by the Spanish. Among the latter, those that have to do with the Catholic religion are the most deeply rooted and widespread.
The gastronomy of San Luis Potosí is an important part of its culture, a mixture of elements of indigenous and Spanish tradition. The most widespread dishes are Tenek and Zacahuil, of pre-Hispanic origin. Potosin enchiladas, asado de boda, corn tamales and potosin cold cuts are also typical.
Music and dance, which are enjoyed in the religious patron saint festivities, are a sample of the joy and color of this province. While his art is reflected in the crafts, and in the architecture of both the archaeological ruins and the most current cathedrals and palaces.
Festivities of San Luis Potosi
One of the most important festivities in Potosi is celebrated during Holy Week. It is the Procession of Silence, celebrated on Good Friday. The brotherhoods of the different religious orders participate.
Each brotherhood has its own outfit, which varies in shape and color. The most striking attire is the one that uses a pointed hood that covers the face of the faithful.
Another popular festival is San Sebastián Day, in January, with regional dances, processions, music and fireworks.
The Fiestas of the Virgen del Carmen and Santiago Apóstol, celebrated in July, have dances, especially that of Matachines. Processions are also held.
The days of San Luis Rey de Francia in August, La Virgen de los Remedios and San Miguel Arcángel in September also have their celebration. In a similar way, in these festivals dances, processions are performed, and fireworks are exploded.
On the day of San Luis Rey, the FENAPO or Potosina National Fair has also been established. In it, handicrafts and typical gastronomic dishes are exhibited and sold.
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Celebrating the Day of the Dead (November 1 and 2) is one of the most deeply rooted traditions in San Luis de Potosí, as well as among other Mexicans. To commemorate this date, the deceased are venerated, sweets are made or prayers, rituals and parades are held.
beliefs and traditions
Music and dance reflect indigenous roots, adapted to the process of Catholic evangelization. The tradition of singing and dancing during the festivities is maintained.
The “Técimas y Balonas” are satirical verses accompanied by violin, guitar and jarana, which are declaimed while dancing until exhaustion.
The mestizo groups preserve ritual dances that are currently performed at religious festivals. One of them is “Las Varitas”, accompanied by violin and reed flute.
You can also name «El Zacamzón» that is accompanied with harp, guitar and rebel (small violin). Or “La Danza Grande” or “Politzón”, and that of the “Palo Volador”.
These dances are related to natural cycles, weather phenomena and fertility. As in other places in Mexico, All Saints’ Day and Day of the Dead are celebrated.
market saturday
It is customary among many people from San Luis Potosí to go to the Hidalgo market on Saturdays to discover what’s new in the craft, gastronomy or textile stalls. Founded in 1945, it is the oldest in the city, and is also the largest with up to 450 stores.
Although the shopping centers have generated customers to diversify, this market still has a lot of weight among the citizens of San Luis de Potosí, who trust in traditional and more personal commerce.
Art
Popular art in San Luis Potosí has a great pre-Hispanic influence.
In the city of Tancanhuitz (pre-Hispanic ceremonial center of the Huasteca) fabrics are made on a waist loom, and embroidered in wool and cotton.
The baskets woven in palm of natural color, and mixed with others of green fibers, form beautiful designs.
The inlaid wooden boxes from Santa María del Río are also famous, in which wood from the region is mixed to shape the most beautiful figures. It comes from an Italian Renaissance technique.
References
Attractions of San Luis Potosi. Recovered from explorandomexico.com.mx
Maria Isabel Monroy Castillo. San Luis Potosí: Brief History. Recovered from fondodeculturaeconomica.com