Fiesta de la Piedra de Xochipila, June 24

A pre-Hispanic sanctuary celebration. Xochipila, known as the Prince of Flowers, is the Aztec god of flowers, maize, love, games, beauty, and song. It is believed that his spirit is imbued at the Rock of Xochipila. Believers gather at the flower covered rock to make offerings at an altar located in a cave at the base of the rock and at a shrine located on the top. Offerings include fruit, bread, flowers, chickens, and more. The teponaxtle, a pre-Columbian drum, is played during the celebration. The drum is a sacred treasure of this community and is used on this day only. These slides document the musicians, dances, costumes, hats made from metallic paper, offerings, ephemeral decorations, and other traditions associated with this festival.

These slides are housed in LSF Container T.

A descriptive narrative of these slides is found on audiocassette #8 side B, which is housed in LSF Container RR.