
Tenango de Doria carnival
Location: San Felipe Jalapa de Díaz (Jalós), Oaxaca, Mexico
Category: Community Carnival
Dates/Time: Weekend before Ash Wednesday (varies annually)
Duration: ~3 days
Attendance: Primarily local Mazatec communities and nearby towns
Venue: Streets and public spaces of Jalapa de Díaz
Organizer: Local Indigenous communities and municipal authorities
Established: Pre-Hispanic origins adapted to the Catholic calendar
Symbolic or Satirical Content: Medium
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 Indigenous costumes and masks are essential
Family-Friendly: Yes
LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Culturally conservative; inclusivity not explicitly emphasized
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