Chiapas also possesses a living heritage with holiday celebrations, customs and traditions of both the city and its surroundings, as well as an unique and complex cuisine that reflects its Spanish heritage combined with the indigenous contribution of maize, cocoa and now also with the coffee.
San Cristobal de Las Casas has an invaluable material and spiritual cultural heritage; it is a place where various indigenous Tsotsil and Tseltal groups unite to preserve their native language and their customs expressing their multiculturalism. It has an unparalleled tradition in multicolor textile art, unique historic gastronomy, folk music and diverse traditions and customs reflected in civil and religious festivals and celebrations.
All these factors are those we seek to preserve as Municipal and State authorities as an UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art.
San Cristobal de Las Casas has an invaluable material and spiritual cultural heritage; it is a place where various indigenous Tsotsil and Tseltal groups unite to preserve their native language and their customs expressing their multiculturalism. It has an unparalleled tradition in multicolor textile art, unique historic gastronomy, folk music and diverse traditions and customs reflected in civil and religious festivals and celebrations.
All these factors are those we seek to preserve as Municipal and State authorities as an UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art.