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Paseo por Mexico Chapel of San Diego in Zitlaltepec by Trinidad Sanchez Santos

Chapel of San Diego in Zitlaltepec by Trinidad Sanchez Santos

Zitlaltepec de Trinidad Sánchez Santos, Tlaxcala

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The Chapel of San Diego dates back to the 18th and 19th centuries. It still preserves the atrial wall and doorway, the access arch is made in relief of mortar, a niche window and a tower; the latter has three bodies, each body on each side contains two semicircular arches; it is topped with a small dome and a wrought iron cross. The main façade is made of white plaster, the walls and roofs are made of stone, the shape of the roof is a vault with lunettes.

Municipality

Zitlaltepec de Trinidad Sánchez Santos is a municipality in the state of Tlaxcala, its name translates as "star hill" or "place of stars", it has beautiful historical places such as the San Pablo Parish its construction was during the 19th century, the San Diego Chapel the construction of this chapel dates back to the 18th and 19th centuries, the San Diego Pinar hacienda was built during the 19th century, the San Juan Bautista hacienda was built during the Porfiriato and the 20th century, on the other hand, celebrations are held in honor of the patron saints Saint Peter and Saint Paul on June 29.

Festivities

In the Municipality of Zitlaltepec, the groups of huehues dancing quadrillas are an essential part of the carnival celebrations. The musical accompaniment is provided by a brass band, the name of the musical sounds played always correspond to the plot of the representation known as the "plaza departure", "the embassies", "long and short battles", "laments", among others. Their clothing consists of shorts and a shirt made of cotton with embroidery on the front, a palm hat, huaraches and a belt at the waist. On the other hand, the celebrations are held in honor of the patron saints Saint Peter and Saint Paul on June 29.


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