Tlaxcala Arrives at Los Pinos With Crafts, Gastronomy, and Traditions on August 22-23; Free Activities Planned

Tlaxcala is bringing its vibrant cultural identity to the heart of Mexico City with a special exhibition at the Los Pinos Cultural Complex. Scheduled for August 22 and 23, the event, titled "Tlaxcala en Los Pinos," will offer a free immersion into the state's rich heritage, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily.

Over 500 artisans, traditional cooks, artists, producers, and cultural bearers from Tlaxcala are participating. The event kicked off with a procession featuring elements of the Tlaxcala carnival, including the Chivarrudos of Quilehtla and other performance groups. Visitors can experience a wide array of Tlaxcalan cultural expressions, including traditional music, dances, and crafts.

The exhibition will prominently feature representative pieces and products from Tlaxcala. This includes the renowned talavera pottery from San Pablo del Monte and intricate wood carvings from Tizatlán. Works made from totomoxtle, a traditional material, will also be on display, showcasing skills passed down through generations.

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The reality is that Tlaxcala exists and resists. We beat strongly in the heart of our country.

Gastronomy is another major draw, with traditional cooks presenting dishes deeply connected to Tlaxcalan communities. Highlights include mole from Matuma de Ixtenco and preparations featuring native ingredients like corn and maguey, reflecting the region's culinary roots.

Karen Álvarez Villeda, Tlaxcala's Secretary of Culture, emphasized the significance of this presence in Los Pinos. Representing Governor Lorena Cuéllar, she stated that the event serves as a vital platform to showcase Tlaxcala's identity, history, and cultural patrimony to visitors from the capital. "The reality is that Tlaxcala exists and resists. We beat strongly in the heart of our country," she affirmed, underscoring the state's enduring cultural presence.

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Tlaxcalan women are the bearers of knowledge and guardians of our memory. In their hands, in their word, in their heart, an invaluable part of Tlaxcalan identity is preserved.

Álvarez Villeda also highlighted the state's strong connection to its indigenous peoples and communities who preserve traditions across generations. She particularly praised the role of women as custodians of knowledge and cultural memory. "Tlaxcalan women are the bearers of knowledge and guardians of our memory. In their hands, in their word, in their heart, an invaluable part of Tlaxcalan identity is preserved," she stated.

The secretary further noted other significant cultural manifestations, such as the sawdust carpets created for the "Night That Nobody Sleeps" festival, the talavera, the carnival, and the cuisine based on corn and maguey. She assured that culture is a key focus for the state government, which has made historic investments in artistic education, heritage protection, and cultural infrastructure during the current administration.

"Here is Tlaxcala, here is Tlaxcala in Los Pinos, with our history, with our colors, with our sounds, with our flavors and with the strength and talent of our people," she concluded, encapsulating the spirit of the exhibition.

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Here is Tlaxcala, here is Tlaxcala in Los Pinos, with our history, with our colors, with our sounds, with our flavors and with the strength and talent of our people.