*Acolman municipality is considered the birthplace of piñatas
*More than 100 families are dedicated to making piñatas in Acolman
*Piñatas are characteristic of Christmas festivities
*The tradition of the piñata shows creativity and sparks joy
*More than 100 families are dedicated to making piñatas in Acolman
*Piñatas are characteristic of Christmas festivities
*The tradition of the piñata shows creativity and sparks joy
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00:00In Mexico, a characteristic element during the Christmas season is the piñatas.
00:13Our correspondent Antonio Aranda visited the International Piñata Fair, where cultural
00:18richness is fused with traditions.
00:21Let's see.
00:22In the municipality of Acolman in the state of Mexico, 500 years ago the Augustinian friars
00:29started the tradition of piñatas.
00:38Tradition has it that they were initially clay pots decorated with colored paper.
00:42Their purpose was to teach elements of Catholic doctrine in a fun way, according to this chronicler.
00:52Here there was a feast dedicated to Huitzilopochtli.
00:55It was called Pancuetzlizli, and at the beginning of that feast that lasted 20 days, they hung
01:00from a wood at the entrance of the temple, a pot full of feathers and precious stones.
01:06Then the Augustinian friars to eradicate these festivities used the same clay pot but instead
01:11of filling them with feathers and precious stones, they filled them with fruit.
01:18The municipality of Acolman is proud to be considered the birthplace of piñatas in Mexico,
01:22which is why it is celebrating the 39th edition of the International Piñata Fair.
01:27Highlights Lord, fourth generation of piñata artisans.
01:33To speak of Acolman in the state of Mexico is to speak of piñatas.
01:37It makes me proud that I continue to preserve an identity in my municipality, that when
01:41people hear about Acolman they think about the piñatas, and above all continue to preserve
01:45the traditions and culture of our country.
01:50In Acolman more than 100 families are dedicated to making piñatas with different materials
01:54and shapes.
02:01Piñatas are a characteristic element of the Mexican festivities but they have transcended
02:05borders.
02:09The piñata came to Peru through television.
02:14You see it on television, in the movies, in cartoons, and in the celebrations as well.
02:22Then Mexicans start arriving to live in Peru and start making piñatas, therefore there
02:27are piñatas in Peru thanks to the Mexicans, who started making them there.
02:33It is mainly used in festivities, it is used for children's parties also.
02:40The International Piñata Fair also includes gastronomic and cultural activities.
02:45The tradition of piñatas is a clear example of the creativity and joy with which Mexicans
02:49celebrate Christmas and other holidays.