Pisaflores carnival

• Location: Pisaflores, Hidalgo, Mexico

• Category: True Carnival

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

• Duration: ~3–4 days

• Attendance: Primarily local and regional attendees

• Venue: Streets and central areas of Pisaflores

• Organizer: Local Indigenous communities and municipal authorities

• Established: Pre-Hispanic roots integrated with Catholic Lenten calendar

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: High

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Low

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 5/5

• Requires Costume to Join: Yes, traditional costumes and face coverings are essential for dancers and participants

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Culturally conservative; inclusivity not explicitly emphasized