Tequila ...
Tequila is a municipality and a town in the state of Jalisco In Mexico . Tequila's name comes from the Nahuatl word Tecuilan or tequilla, which means place of tribute. It is a "magical town ." Tequila is known for giving its name to Tequila, as one of the territories in which it occurs.
World Heritage Site
The 12 July 2006 of , Mexican region that produced the tequila was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO . The area, 34 thousand 658 hectares between the foot of the Tequila Volcano and the deep canyon of the Rio Grande, became part of the World Heritage List along with other sites in the world by decision of the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO, which celebrates in Vilnius (Lithuania) annual meeting.
UNESCO specifically included in the list the "landscape of agaves, the plants used in the production of tequila, and" Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila. " He also stressed the "vast landscapes of blue agave, shaped by the culture of this plant, used since the sixteenth century to produce tequila and for at least two thousand years to make fermented beverages and textiles. "
UNESCO specifically included in the list the "landscape of agaves, the plants used in the production of tequila, and" Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila. " He also stressed the "vast landscapes of blue agave, shaped by the culture of this plant, used since the sixteenth century to produce tequila and for at least two thousand years to make fermented beverages and textiles. "
magical traditions of a people
Another very own custom are the days of San Juan and San Pedro , 24 and 29 June calling on "the Cantaritos" since they often take the field in a family environment to play with Cantaritos in the form of clay balls, hollow, with pebbles inside and rattles that break to play with them . Something that includes this custom is that girls (not all today) red dress, imitating the field garrapatitas are some red creatures that grow the grass.
favorite places for this tour are the Loma de la Virgen, the Loma de la Santa Cruz de la Villa, the stream of Los Jarritos, the hill of Tequila and the banks on the international road.
Once the holidays pass and tranquility returns to the place, people usually in the evenings to sit outside their homes on his stool to live with their neighbors, friendly service. In some neighborhoods usually adults and children, play "The Lottery" as a way to have fun. In those times between neighbors were born the stories and legends that are known in the population.
favorite places for this tour are the Loma de la Virgen, the Loma de la Santa Cruz de la Villa, the stream of Los Jarritos, the hill of Tequila and the banks on the international road.
Once the holidays pass and tranquility returns to the place, people usually in the evenings to sit outside their homes on his stool to live with their neighbors, friendly service. In some neighborhoods usually adults and children, play "The Lottery" as a way to have fun. In those times between neighbors were born the stories and legends that are known in the population.
National Fair Tequila will take place from November 29 to December 13 with the following events: the coronation of the queen, exposure of the leading manufacturer of tequila, which shows the preparation of the drink. Here is practiced Charrería and opening day floats, cockfights, mariachi serenades, fireworks and mechanics. The festivities coincide with the dates of that fair, since December 8, the feast of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, and December 12 is honored with a special fervor, the Virgin of Guadalupe.
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