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The building was built during the 17th century, and has a Latin cross layout. Its yellow façade serves as a frame for the image of Saint Bernabé, placed on the semicircular stone arch, supported by two Doric pillars. At the top there is a rectangular choir window and at the top there is a shield-clock that was installed in 1956.
Amaxac de Guerrero is one of the 60 municipalities that make up the Mexican state of Tlaxcala. It is located in the center of the state, its name comes from Nahuatl and is interpreted as "Where the water forks", it has various historical buildings such as the Parish of San Bernabé from the 17th century, the municipality of Amaxac de Guerrero is part of the "Textiles and the Center" route, this route is one of those that has its wealth in textiles and colonial haciendas such as the Santa Elena spinning and weaving factory and the Ex-Fábrica La Estrella, the Chapel of San Damián was built in 1892, on June 11 the feast of the Patron Saint, San Bernabé Apóstol, is celebrated, which begins 9 days before with the so-called novena
Carnival symbolizes the farewell to the profane world, before entering Lent, which begins with the celebration of Ash Wednesday. Generally, Carnival begins 4 days before the celebration of Ash Wednesday. During these days, dance is organized in groups of 25 to 30 couples, dressing up as catrines with black umbrellas. The following Sunday, dancing begins again, that is, eight days after the carnival has begun, a date also known as "the octave." On June 11, the feast of the Patron Saint, San Bernabé Apóstol, is celebrated, which begins 9 days before with the so-called novenario (daily masses are held in the morning and rosaries in the afternoon). In addition, horse races, cockfights, fireworks, cultural and sporting events are held.
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