Discover the Heritage of Communities of Pátzcuaro
Pátzcuaro communities are very rich in cultural heritage, which
we can understand and learn better through booklet, Cultural Heritage of the Communities of Pátzcuaro, edited with the
support of the City Council of our magical village, through the Director of Culture
of Pátzcuaro.
This booklet is
a work of Gloria Blancas López, who recently retired after thirty years as
director of the Pátzcuaro Public Library,
with the collaboration of Laura Delia Cruz Yépez. In this booklet we learn
about the culture of our communities and discover their customs, traditions,
gastronomy, architecture, lifestyle, art, and religion. It’s an important place
where the pre-Hispanic past and colonial converge.
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| The Heritage of Communites of Pátzcuaro |
With this
booklet, you will discover the organization of the communities, their
festivities, the way the Spanish evangelists incorporated traditional forms
into daily life, and understand the cultural and religious melding in these
communities.
You will better
understand the tangible and intangible heritage of these communities, including
the principal monuments, parades, festivals, traditions, and gastronomy.
Get a
different perspective of the islands – Janitzio,
Uranden, Yunuen, Tecuena or Pacanda – of Lake Pátzcuaro, discover the tranquility of these islands where its inhabitants
engage in fishing, speaking the indigenous (Purepecha) language, preserving the
typical buildings and cobbled streets, with beautiful panoramic views of the
Lake.
The Heritage of the Communities of Pátzcuaro
The principal island
Janitzio is the destination of countless visitors annually. The inhabitants of
this legendary island retain their customs proudly. Here, you will also find works
from the 18th century. It is one of the most representative places to experience
Night of the Dead in the Lake Region. This celebration was declared an Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO
in 2003, and was brought to the international light with the
"Maclovia" movie by María Felix in the 1940s.
But that’s
hardly all of it! There are many other communities
around Pátzcuaro that are famous for
their artisans, like Cuanajo. But
there are also lesser-known communities that have important cultural
legacies: Huecorio, San Juan Tumbio,
Huirimangaro, Tzentzenguaro, San Bartolo Pareo, Santa Ana Chapitiro, Tzurumútaro,
and Ajuno.
The booklet
goes into further depth as to the indigenous’ medicinal and ornamental plants
and flowers, and how they became part of those introduced by the Spaniards.
Even birds, vitally
important since pre-Hispanic times, form part of this interesting booklet. Pátzcuaro is a veritable birdwatcher’s
paradise, in places like Estribo Grande, Estribo Chico, Los Nogales, and Cerro
Blanco.
Finally, you
will learn of the pirekuas, the song
form of the Purépecha dating back to the 16th century. Pirekuas were handed down
from generation to generation, and then were mixed with the musicality of the
early evangelists Pirekuas were also declared
an Intangible Heritage Cultural of Humanity by UNESCO in 2010.
This booklet
is an excellent tool to get to know the Cultural
Heritage of Pátzcuaro Communities. On your next visit to our magical
village, give yourself time to investigate these communities, where their
historical legacy, gastronomy, architecture, art, people – but above the warmth
of their people – will surprise you.
We recommend to you, our guests at Hotel Mansión Iturbe, that you take a
tour of these communities, using this invaluable booklet as a carry-on guide.
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