Tlayacapan carnival

• Location: Tlayacapan, Morelos, Mexico

• Category: True Carnival

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

• Duration: ~4 days

• Attendance: Thousands of local and regional attendees

• Venue: Streets and main plaza of Tlayacapan

• Organizer: Municipality of Tlayacapan and local cultural groups

• Established: 19th century, rooted in Indigenous Nahua and Catholic traditions

• 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, especially for chinelo dancers; festive attire encouraged for all

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes