Patron saint and fairSanta Elena de la Cruz
Santa Elena de la Cruz: May 3 on the official calendar; in the town itself it is celebrated on May 10 (May 8 crowning of the queen, May 9 parade, May 10 main day). In the village of Tzununá, from April 29 to May 3.. During the May fiesta the Virgin and Saint Helena of the Cross are carried in procession, with three days of marimba, toritos (bull-shaped fireworks frames), the Dance of the Moors and Christians and masked dancers. Of the four old cofradías (religious brotherhoods), only that of Santa Elena de la Cruz survives. The family temascal (steam bath), the weaving of petates (sleeping mats) from tul (lake reed) and maguey, and cane basketry are still practiced.
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