Pinotepa carnival

• Location: Pinotepa Nacional, Oaxaca, Mexico

• Category: Community Carnival

• Dates/Time: Week leading up to Ash Wednesday (varies annually)

• Duration: ~7 days

• Attendance: Thousands of local and regional attendees

• Venue: Main streets and plazas of Pinotepa Nacional

• Organizer: Municipality of Pinotepa Nacional and local cultural groups

• Established: 19th century origins with Afro-Mexican and Indigenous influences

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: Medium

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Medium

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 5/5

• Requires Costume to Join: No, but traditional costumes and festive attire are common and encouraged

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes