Spring and Peace Fair in San Cristóbal De Las Casas

Being a tradition that has a religious bond, the burning of Judas is the initial banner to inaugurate the celebrations and activities that will take place throughout the fair. The burning of Judas is represented by figurines created by pyrotechnic artists from the region, according to the creativity with which they are made, the first three places are awarded. At the end of the exhibition the figures with different representations are burned, and in this way the Spring and Peace Fair begins. After the traditional burning of Judas, it is time to crown the Queen of Spring, commonly done in the Central Park Kiosk, a place where Mariachis sing a serenade celebrating the elected Queen. During the celebrations different events are held, there are artistic ones, bullfights, sports: soccer, basketball, cycling, wrestling, boxing, mixed martial arts, weightlifting, etc., cultural, musical, fashion shows and floats , mechanical games, commercial exhibitions, amateur singing contest, concerts in the massive fair, also known as the town's theater. The traditional Meal of Memories. The Spring and Peace Fair is an event full of magic, but it also recalls childhood and rescues the games and traditional culture of the Coleto people.