Rarámuri Community
Learn about the Rarámuri culture!
Members of the Rarámuri ethnic group value community over individuality. In their meetings, called nawesarís, they discuss common issues and make decisions by consensus, prioritizing the well-being of all. Solidarity governs their actions.
About rarámuri culture
Local culture
Rarámuri food
The typical food of the Rarámuri is simple and based on self-consumption, where the "pinole" stands out, a nutritious drink made from toasted corn. In addition to corn, they grow beans, squash and vegetables.
Tradition and customs
When celebrating Holy Week, the Raramuri begin to work their lands; the harvest is a community activity.
Clothing
Women's skirts and blouses are heavily pleated and they love brightly coloured cotton fabrics. Men have adopted trousers.
Religion
Their religion is considered an animistic syncretism of their ancient beliefs mixed with Catholic doctrine.
Some of History
With more than 10 thousand years of history, the Rarámuri in the Copper Canyon fused their life with the environment. The arrival of Jesuit missionaries integrated traditions into the Catholic calendar. On holidays, they bless the earth and are world champions in drag racing. In this unique society, community overcomes individuality, creating a unique and lasting narrative.
Mennonite Community
Learn about Mennonite culture!
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In Chihuahua, near Ciudad Cuauhtémoc, Villa Ahumada and El Sueco, Mennonite communities offer products such as jam, cheese and salami. Discover their life at the Mennonite Cultural Center and Museum, kilometer 10.5 of the industrial corridor, where local guides will offer you an enriching experience.
About mennonite culture
Local culture
Mennonite food
Mennonite food combines German traditions with Mexican influences, highlighting the famous "Mennonite cheese" in dishes such as tacos and empanadas. They also make their own salamis, bread, cookies and packaged vegetables.
Tradition and customs
Before starting classes at a Mennonite school, prayers are said to thank President Álvaro Obregón for allowing them - more than a hundred years ago - to enter the country as permanent residents without having to do military service.
Clothing
Mennonites dress in cowboy style, wearing overalls, usually made of denim, over their clothes. They cover their heads with embroidered scarves and wide-brimmed hats to protect their white skin from the harsh desert sun.
Economy
The Mennonites in Chihuahua have an economy based on primary activities such as agriculture and livestock, but over the course of a century they have become an essential pillar in the areas in which they live. Today, they are also actively involved in the manufacturing, trade and services industries.
Some of History
The origins of this community date back to Prussia and their arrival in Mexico dates back more than a century ago, when they emigrated from Canada. Due to their pacifist culture and religious beliefs, they abstain from participating in armed conflicts, which led them to America during the world wars and finally to Chihuahua, where they were exempted from military service. Their form of prayer is manifested through work, as they contributed significantly to enriching the desert culture and transforming the local economy.
Cradle of the revolution
Learn about the Cradle of the Revolution!
Discover cowboy culture at the San Francisco de Borja fairs and at the museums of Hacienda del Torreón and Hacienda del Sauz. Also, near Casas Grandes and Mata Ortíz, enjoy cowboy cultural expressions.
About cowboy culture
Local culture
Typical food
Chihuahua cowboy food is known for its authenticity and simplicity, with dishes such as "asado de boda" (wedding roast), which is marinated meat cooked in a pit, and traditional carne asada (grilled meat), where people gather around a spit with touches of oregano. These culinary practices are rooted in the region and reflect rural and cowboy life.
Some History
Francisco I. Madero proposed, through the Plan of San Luis, to take up arms on November 20, 1910, to overthrow the dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz. Surprisingly, on November 14, in the town of Cuchillo Parado, Toribio Ortega and a group of locals took up arms, starting the revolt six days earlier than planned. Abraham González, a native of Ciudad Guerrero, Chihuahua, was ready to lead the revolutionary movement, and circumstances allowed him to unite the ideology of freedom and social justice with the actions of those who would later become generals. Over time, several towns joined the uprising, and six months later, it culminated in the resignation of Porfirio Díaz in Ciudad Juárez.