Colima City is the home to several neat
festivals. These are always a highlight and very colorful.
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The Ferias Charro Taurinas San Felipe de Jesus is held in late
January and early February every year. It is held to celebrate the
Virgen de la Candelaria. It actually takes place in the Villa de Alvarez
which is about 2 and a half miles north of Colima. This celebration
is similar to other Mexican festivals. There are many giant figures
that are representations of the mayor and his wife. These large
figures are carried or worn by the people. Every day except Tuesday
and Thursday these large figures precede a group of people in a
march from Colima's cathedral to the village of Villa de Alvarez. A
festival like this is an excellent way for the tourist to experience
first hand the spontaneity and gaiety that |
are an integral part of these local
celebrations.
After the celebration arrives at Villa de Alvarez, the locals partake in
lots of food, music, dancing, rodeos, and of course bullfights.
The Feria de Todos los Santos is the name of the Colima state
fair. At this fair you will find exhibits of agricultural products, as
well as local cultural events, and bullfights. This event runs from the
end of October to early November.
Lastly, the Dia de la Virgen de Guadalupe is held from the first
of December until the 12 of December. This festival consists of women
and children dressing up in colorful costume to pay their respects to
the virgin at her alter in the cathedral.
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