| 2 |
Día de la Candelaria (Candlemas)+
All of México celebrates but one of the better-known
celebrations is held in Tlacotalpan, Veracruz. This day commemorates
the purification of the Virgin Mary and the presentation of
the infant Jesus Christ in the temple. |
| 5 |
Día de la Constitución (México’s
Constitution)* |
| 12-14 |
National Chili Cook-off Championship+* Ajijic, Jalisco --An
internationally known Championship with entries from many
countries. There is an abundance of exhibits, entertainment
and wonderful chili to savor. |
| 14 |
Día de la Amistad/San Valentín (Valentine’s
Day)* |
| 16-18 |
Festival del Amaranto (Amaranth
Festival)+* -- Xochimilco, D.F., In this southernmost
part of the City, known for its ancient floating gardens,
which can be see from colorful punt boats, a festival dedicated
to the pre-Hispanic grain features amaranth in its many forms,
some transformed into moles, hot drinks, the sweet snack bars
called alegrías, and many cereals and noodles. |
| 23-26 |
Feria Regional del Café y la Guayaba (Coffee and
Guava Fair)+* --Canelas, Durango. Sample different java blends,
guava preserves and marmalades, as well as regional comidas
and antojitos in the rugged, wildly beautiful mountains of
north central Mexico. |
| 24 |
Día de la Bandera (Mexican Flag Day)* |
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