The tamale is an emblematic dish in Mexico, with a history that dates back to pre-Hispanic civilizations. Its preparation based on stuffed corn dough and wrapped in corn or banana leaves symbolizes the cultural richness of the country. Beyond its flavor, tamales represent tradition and unity, since their preparation is usually a community or family event, especially on holidays such as Candlemas Day, where they are shared as part of rituals and celebrations.
Each region of Mexico has its own version of tamales, reflecting the culinary and cultural diversity of the country. In addition to being a key element in celebrations, tamales are also an important source of economic sustenance, sold in markets and streets, making them an accessible and popular food, not only in Mexico, but also abroad, where they have gained recognition and appreciation. That’s why there is already a date for the XXXI Tamale Fair of the National Museum of Popular Cultures in CDMX where there will be 50 exhibitors with tamales from all over the country, if you want to know more details of this event, stay with us, we will tell you all the details.
What will the 2025 Tamale Fair in CDMX be like?
If you got a craving or the child came out in the rosca craving or to pay if you got the child the XXXI Tamale Fair of the National Museum of Popular Cultures arrived so that you can delight yourself with its flavors. There will be 50 exhibitors with tamales from all over the country, of varieties such as corn leaf, Oaxacan, corundas and even the great zacahuil are some of the varieties of dishes that the 2025 Tamale Fair will have in CDMX. In addition, there will be chefs from four invited countries who will be offering their dishes.
What can I find at the CDMX Tamale Fair?
At the fair you can find the most typical flavors of tamales as well as exotic ones with green or red sauce, mole, sweet, pineapple, chocolate, blackberry, even alligator gar or rabbit. Exhibitors from Chiapas, Guerrero, Michoacán, Oaxaca, Puebla, Tabasco, Tamaulipas, Tlaxcala, Veracruz and Yucatán will be present.
It is the perfect occasion for you to try zacahuil, a tamale from the Huasteca region that stands out for its enormous size, which is made with a mixture of dough, chiles, pork and chicken. You can find corundas, triangular-shaped Purépecha tamales from Michoacán. They are prepared with white corn dough and lard and can be accompanied with green or red sauce, cheese, cream and poblano chile strips.
Remember that there will be a variety of flavored atole, champurrado, coffee, chocolate and water, and you can also enjoy dishes from the invited countries that are Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras and Venezuela.
What is the location, dates and times of the Tamale Fair?
The XXXI edition of the Tamale Fair of the National Museum of Popular Cultures will take place from January 29 to February 2, 2025. At the National Museum of Popular Cultures, the meeting is at Avenida Hidalgo 289, Del Carmen neighborhood, Coyoacán municipality and the schedule of activities will be from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., admission is completely free.
How is Candlemas Day celebrated?
Candlemas Day in Mexico, celebrated on February 2, is a tradition in which on this day, families who found the doll in the Rosca de Reyes on January 6, are in charge of preparing tamales and atole to share with their loved ones.
Figures of the Child Jesus are also taken to church to be blessed, symbolizing the presentation of Jesus in the temple. The celebration is a mix of family togetherness, religious practices and the enjoyment of traditional Mexican cuisine.
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