Los Mochis, Sinaloa-with the sound of the church bells and the roar of rockets that mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ, dozens of parishioners and indigenous yoremes-Mays made the traditional Corrida de Santos to celebrate that Jesus is alive. The celebration unites two cultures which are called “the river” and bring with them a Crown of flowers on his head, and on the other hand the “del Monte” which bring a Crown of mesquite.
Those of the river. This culture means the purity of the Church and they have next to the Virgin Mary and the saints of the Church. Photo: The DEBATE
Tradition
According to the indigenous yoreme-mayo which made this representation, the first culture, which is that of “the river”, part from the Church along with images and saints of the Church of this community, while the Jews, now repentant and without masks, run loading on shoulders to Mary and Jesus to meet the “del monte” those who dance and sing pascolas while walking to the meeting of the first culture, the latter depart from the branches of the community.
While the Jews are at the encounter of cultures, people yoreme-mayo launches them bougainvillea flowers and their crowns made of various branches of flowers that simulate the freedom of Jesus Christ being resurrected.
To be both cultures begin with the procession of celebrations in which jump and dance to the rhythm of the dance of L’anxica.
Those of the mount. These are the people who are L’anxica and the songs celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Photo: The DEBATE
Visitors
This tradition attended by dozens of visitors who enjoy traditions that take place in this community ahomense also enjoy various Mexican appetizers that were offered in the workplace, as well as Expo and tradeshow that is placed usually in these days of Holy week.
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