GUADALUPE NEIGHBORHOOD
This neighborhood dates from the middle of the 19th century and was created as an extension of El Cerrillo neighborhood. Behind its hills it was created the community “La Garita”.
This neighborhood get its name because of the sanctuary of The Virgen de Guadalupe, Señora del Tepeyac and The Virgen de México. The sculpture that exist was donated by Lino García in 1850.
This neighborhood get its name because of the sanctuary of The Virgen de Guadalupe, Señora del Tepeyac and The Virgen de México. The sculpture that exist was donated by Lino García in 1850.
TRADITIONS
The festivities are very colorful, starting the first day of December and finishing on December 12th that is considered a National Holiday.
There is a custom of bringing torches from different parts of the state and the country. this must be for three years as minimum and people who do this is, its for a promise made to the Virgen de Guadalupe or by a favor received.
There is a custom of bringing torches from different parts of the state and the country. this must be for three years as minimum and people who do this is, its for a promise made to the Virgen de Guadalupe or by a favor received.
During these days, different pilgrimages with local bands, estudiantinas and fireworks are carried out.
It still exists the custom on December 10th that people gather in San Nicolas temple to take their children, dressed in the typical clothings following the street to end in the Guadalupe temple. |
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CRAFTS AND FOLK ART IN GUADALUPE NEIGHBORHOOD
The craftspeople of this neighborhood are known for the elaboration of wooden toys, such as trucks, boxes, push-toy birds, and puzzles. As well, they create wooden chests of various sizes, painted by hand in many colors and designs. As well as woodwork, this barrio is distinguished for a tradition of saddlery dating back to the 16th century.
Many items of dress and household items are made from leather. In Chiapas, saddlery has always been distinguished by the elaboration of leather objects and pieces of utilitarian character. |
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Examples include bags and backpacks, shoes, mountings, and sheaths for machetes, among others. Some of the craftspeople recognized in Barrio Guadalupe are:
· Rodolfo Bermúdez Hernández. Trade: carpenter. Works in the elaboration and repair of doors, windows, furniture, and toys. Aged 47 years with 30 years in the trade of the second generation of craftspeople in his family.
· Guadalupe Méndez. Trade: carpenter. Works in the elaboration and repair of doors, windows, furniture, and toys, as well as with rustic wood stains and finishes. Aged 65 years with 30 years in the trade of the first generation of craftspeople in his family.
· Augusto Burguete. Trade: Saddlery. Works in the elaboration of bags, belts, and sandals. Aged 86 years with 49 years in the trade of the first generation of craftspeople in his family.
· José Antonio Camacho Correa. Trade: furrier or leatherwork. Works in the elaboration, purchase, sale, and repair of leather items. Aged 68 years with 20 years in the trade of the first generation of craftspeople in his family.
· Ramiro Guzmán Sánchez. Trade: carpentry and ironworks. Works in the elaboration of everything to do with carpentry and ironworks, including handrails, doors, and windows. Aged 56 years with 35 years in the trade of the first generation of craftspeople in his family.
· Meza. Trade: carpenter. Works in the elaboration and repair of tables, chairs, furniture in general, and toys. Aged 45 years with 30 years in the trade of the first generation of craftspeople in his family.
· Rodolfo Bermúdez Hernández. Trade: carpenter. Works in the elaboration and repair of doors, windows, furniture, and toys. Aged 47 years with 30 years in the trade of the second generation of craftspeople in his family.
· Guadalupe Méndez. Trade: carpenter. Works in the elaboration and repair of doors, windows, furniture, and toys, as well as with rustic wood stains and finishes. Aged 65 years with 30 years in the trade of the first generation of craftspeople in his family.
· Augusto Burguete. Trade: Saddlery. Works in the elaboration of bags, belts, and sandals. Aged 86 years with 49 years in the trade of the first generation of craftspeople in his family.
· José Antonio Camacho Correa. Trade: furrier or leatherwork. Works in the elaboration, purchase, sale, and repair of leather items. Aged 68 years with 20 years in the trade of the first generation of craftspeople in his family.
· Ramiro Guzmán Sánchez. Trade: carpentry and ironworks. Works in the elaboration of everything to do with carpentry and ironworks, including handrails, doors, and windows. Aged 56 years with 35 years in the trade of the first generation of craftspeople in his family.
· Meza. Trade: carpenter. Works in the elaboration and repair of tables, chairs, furniture in general, and toys. Aged 45 years with 30 years in the trade of the first generation of craftspeople in his family.