Day of the Dead "XANTOLO"

The Huastecos have own peculiar way of seeing death. The most important annual commemoration of the dead are the days where people enthusiastically celebrated Huasteca mountain and native dances where a colorful and varied show of pride in indigenous dress handed down from ancestors interpreted dance groups and huehues cuanegros chiquileguas Coles .
The intertwined dance accompanied by live and dead huapangueros groups and wind bands reviving the cottage industry making spooky masks of various types of wood.
On October 30 placed the altars, religious scenes and portraits of the deceased who is dedicated the offering. Each of its elements has a special symbolism: the arc of marigold flowers and lion's paw is the gate of heaven, lights and a flower petal path for guiding souls to the altar. On it was placed drinks, snacks and deceased's favorite snuff.

The party is full of color, joy, sights, smells and tastes very unique. The city dressed in yellow and purple with marigold flowers and flower lion's paw.

             

CARNIVAL (carnaval)

The most important traditional festivals for huejutlenses are carnival that takes place weeks before Easter in which are held indigenous liturgies on Saturday and Sunday. The Thursday and Friday, processions take place where the natives wear their traditional costumes, on Holy Saturday are blessed water jugs.

Parties (D)

The festivals that take place within the municipality are: May 21, where he remembers and celebrates the defeat of the French with native dance competition.

On September 14 when that started the War of Independence in Mexico.

The 24 to December 31, popular fair where cockfights are held, rodeos, art performances, dances and religious celebrations.

Huejutla De Reyes

Huejutla de Reyes is a town and one of the 84 municipalities of Hidalgo, in central-eastern Mexico.
The municipality covers an area of 377.8 km². As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 115,786.
It is considered as "the Heart of La Huasteca".