As part of the preparations for the upcoming celebrations at El Cedral, the town’s curbs have been repainted and streetlights maintained. Additionally, the entire town of El Cedral has been undergoing maintenance and grounds keeping in preparation for the Fiesta de la Santa Cruz de Sabán and the Feria de El Cedral, which will take place from April 26th to May 3rd.
This 166 year old tradition, is deeply rooted in the history of Cozumel. The Inauguration to this year’s event, which will take place on April 26th will be overseen by the Governor of the State, and Cozumel native, Roberto Borge. Feria de Cedral events include traditional horse racing, cycling , walking , wrestling, bullfighting , dances , as well as the presentation of Yucatecan trova , workshops for children , a fair with rides and other family friendly activities. The artists who are scheduled to preform include: Benny, Sasha y Erik Primera Fila, Los Juglares, Ángeles Azules y Mariana Seoane.
The Ferias de Cedral and Santa Cruz date all the way back to 1848, and since then, people from the all over the Yucatán come to El Cedral every year to join the festivities. The festivities start on the 26th of april and will end on the 4th of May with the traditional dance, “La Cabeza de Cochino. ” Last year Cozumel municipal officals applied to UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) to secure the Feria de El Cedral and the Feria de Santa Cruz de Saban as cultural and history heritage. For more information on this event and it’s activities, follow check out the El Cedral page.
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