It is considered one of the largest festivals in celebration of the patron saints, in which every year there is band music, decorations, handicrafts, roosters, concheros, costumes and a splendid carnival.
Querétaro begins its Christmas festivities in La Cañada
The Christmas celebrations are inaugurated every year in La Cañada, municipality of El Marqués, with the traditional Fiesta de El Gallo in honor of the Virgen de la Concepción de Hércules on December 8, and in La Cañada to the Virgen de Guadalupe on December 12. The event is considered one of the largest festivals in celebration of the patron saints and in which there is always band music, decorations, crafts, roosters, shells, costumes and a splendid carnival.
The celebration tends to have a high level of attendance; However, given the health contingency, the celebration was limited only to residents of the area. The December Rooster in La Cañada, is based in the Plaza de San Pedro, where the night message is heard. The villagers bring their roosters with them, most of them made with china paper, cardboard, wire, wood and light materials.
Light to feed the faith
Tradition dictates that if the Gallo is for the Virgen de Guadalupe, its interior is illuminated with a candle to be a lamppost that illuminates the night route and represents the stars of the Virgin's mantle.
At the end of the message, the parish priest summons all the people to form with their rooster to bless them and then make them dance.
Tradition and culture every December 12
Every December 12, this popular celebration is commemorated in La Cañada, which recalls the most elementary of carnivals and festivities in the world, converging not only in religion, but also in coexistence, gastronomy, creativity, music and brotherhood, in a night full of color and spirituality.
A tour of the workshops of Villa Progreso, where the craftsmanship of ixtle and ceramics reveals the tradition and talent of its artisans.
Bodegas Vaivén is a vineyard that is clear about its concept; balance and equilibrium are a fundamental part of its philosophy. Visit it and experience everything about wine in the Querétaro semi-desert.
The Hotel Villa Mexicana is a space full of elegance and good service. Its exclusivity is one of its main characteristics. It is an environment in which business tourism can enjoy signature spaces in a typical Mexican hacienda environment.
