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Temple of Saint Francis of Assisi in Papalotla de Xicohténcatl

Papalotla de Xicohténcatl, Tlaxcala

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This temple is characterized by its three-body façade, covered in red brick and typical regional tiles, with fluted columns, mortar reliefs and a mixed finish of tile and stone. It preserves a wooden door and gate. On the right side of the temple there is a bell gable and on the left two heavy towers of three and two levels, respectively, with semicircular arches and a dome with a lantern.

Municipality

Papalotla de Xicohténcatl is a municipality in the state of Tlaxcala, its name means "place of butterflies", it has various architectural sites such as the Temple of San Francisco de Asís, the Hacienda de San Antonio Palula is a construction that dates back to the 18th century, the Panzacola Station built in the 19th century, the "El Valor" Factory was built in the 19th century, the San Buenaventura Chapel its construction dates back to the 18th and 19th centuries, the Temple of San Marcos Evangelista built in the 18th and 19th centuries, in Papalotla, San Francisco de Asís, patron saint of the town, is celebrated on October 4.

Festivities

In Papalotla, the town's patron saint, San Francisco de Asís, is celebrated on October 4th. In the morning, at 10 a.m., a mass is held to open the festivities on October 3rd. On October 4th at 4 a.m., "Las Mañanitas" in honor of San Francisco are sung by mariachis and rondallas, and these continue until 10 a.m. The stewards distribute tamales and atole to all attendees. The sporting events, in the center of the town, begin at 10 a.m. Then at approximately 12 noon, the horse races begin on a track located outside the town. At night, at 8 p.m., the popular fair dance begins. In the center of the town there are mechanical games, shooting ranges, foosball, hoops, raffles, marble games, stalls selling snacks, corn on the cob, candy, crockery, plastic toys, local crafts and traditional holiday bread.


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