Here I present you a detailed expansion of the culture and traditions of Puebla:
*Arts and Crafts*
1. * Pottery *: Traditional ceramics with pre-Hispanic and colonial designs.
2. *Textiles*: Wool, cotton and silk fabrics with indigenous and colonial patterns.
3. *Jewelry*: Unique pieces with pre-Hispanic, colonial and Arab influence.
4. *Wood set*: Religious figures, decorative objects and furniture.
5. *Slown glass*: Colorful and delicate glass artifacts.
6. *Talavera Ceramics*: Cultural heritage with unique designs.
7. *Metal crafts*: Copper, bronze and silver in decorative objects.
*Gastronomy*
1. *Mole poblano*: Emblematic dish with chocolate, spices and nuts.
2. *Chilies in nogada*: Chilies stuffed with picadillo, nogada and pomegranate.
3. *Chalupas*: Tortillas with sauce, cheese, meat and vegetables.
4. *Arab tacos*: Lebanese influence on Poblano gastronomy.
5. *Traditional sweets*: Joys, cakes, cupcakes and cocadas.
6. *Drinks*: Jamaican water, horchata water and pot coffee.
7. *Markets*: Handicraft Market, San Juan Market.
*Music and Dance*
1. *Sones jarochos*: Traditional music with African influence.
2. *Mariachi*: Typical Mexican music with Poblano-Tlaxcalteca roots.
3. *Dance of the Flying*: Pre-Hispanic ritual with flying.
4. *Dance of the Quetzales*: Mythological representation.
5. *International Chamber Music Festival*: Annual event.
6. *Band music*: Popular music at parties and celebrations.
*Celebrations and Traditions*
1. *Feast of the Virgin of the Angels*: May.
2. *Independene Feast*: September.
3. *Day of the Dead*: Honor the deceased with altars and offerings.
4. *Christmas*: Religious and family celebrations.
5. *Carnival*: Parades and music in streets and squares.
6. *Holy Week*: Processions and religious representations.
7. * Patron saint festivities*: Celebrations in honor of patron saints.
*Cultural Heritage*
1. *UNESCO*: Puebla is a Cultural Heritage of Humanity (1987).
2. *National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH)*: Protects cultural heritage.
3. *Government of the State of Puebla*: Promotes culture and tourism.
4. * Amparo Museum*: Pre-Hispanic and colonial art.
5. *Palafoxian Library*: Old and rare books.
6. *Historical Center*: Colonial architectural heritage.
*Sources*
1. "Puebla: Tourist Guide" (Secretariat of Tourism of Mexico)
2. "The Culture of Puebla" (National Institute of Anthropology and History)
3. "Puebla: Heritage City" (Government of the State of Puebla)
4. "Poblana Gastronomy" (National Council for Culture and Arts)
5. "Music and Dance in Puebla" (Autonomous University of Puebla)
6. "Crafts of Puebla" (State Institute of Culture)
7. "Festividades de Puebla" (Secretariat of Culture of Puebla)
