On the night of Christmas Eve, families and residents of the Mezquital Valley celebrate at a Mass for the Lord Jesus in conjunction with the return of family members who have emigrate to work in the U.S. Mexico. 25th December 2011
A cultural festival was held to promote traditional cultural values and crafts, especially focusing on children in the state of Hidalgo, one of the poorest areas and one which suffers from a high migration rate. Mexico. 21st August 2011
The life of Otomi Indians is quiet in contrast to the urban life within the big cities. The Otomi are an indigenous group in Mexico, located mostly in the Mezquital Valley in the state of Hidalgo. 9th August 2011
Otomi Indians of Mezquital valley gathered on the top of one of the hills to celebrate the day of the Santa Cruz that brings together diverse communities.
The main purpose of this indigenous festival is to rescue and preserve the traditions of the Native people that lives in the villages near Ixmiquilpan in Hidalgo State. The event features special international guests and 600 craftspeople.
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