Huistan carnival

• Location: San Andrés Larráinzar (Huixtán), Chiapas, Mexico

• Category: True Carnival

• Dates/Time: Week before Ash Wednesday (varies annually)

• Duration: ~5 days

• Attendance: Primarily local Indigenous communities and cultural observers

• Venue: Streets, plazas, and ceremonial spaces of Huixtán

• Organizer: Traditional community authorities and cultural leaders

• Established: Pre-Hispanic origins blended with post-colonial Catholic influences

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: High

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Low

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory (primarily for locals); respectful observation for visitors

• Participation Level (Scale): 5/5

• Requires Costume to Join: Yes, traditional attire and ritual costumes are essential

• Family-Friendly: Yes (within cultural norms)

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Not explicitly; culturally conservative setting