06 de Enero
6ª poniente entre 3ª y 4ª norte S/N, Ocozocoautla
The dance begins at a traditional neighborhood home where the dancers gather to prepare and receive a blessing. From there, they parade through the streets accompanied by traditional music, stopping at household altars and Nativity scenes.
Deeply rooted in the Zoque cultural and religious identity, this dance symbolically represents the journey of the Three Wise Men to the manger to worship the Child Jesus. It merges Christian devotion with Zoque elements such as the phrase Achipondojó, meaning “we are one with the Child.”
Dancers dressed as kings and queens wear colorful garments, crowns, ribbons, and mirrors, performing gentle, choreographed movements that evoke adoration and reverence. Traditional instruments like drums and reed flutes accompany the procession.
The highlight of the event is the visit to the town’s churches, such as San Juan Bautista Parish, where the dancers offer their steps before the altar in devotion to the Child Jesus. The celebration concludes with a return to the starting point, closing the day with joy, faith, and Zoque pride.
Schedule: 09:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Additional information: Visitors are advised to arrive by public transport and wear comfortable clothing.
Accessibility: Parking available near the starting point; some streets have accessibility ramps.
Cost: Free admission
Deeply rooted in the Zoque cultural and religious identity, this dance symbolically represents the journey of the Three Wise Men to the manger to worship the Child Jesus. It merges Christian devotion with Zoque elements such as the phrase Achipondojó, meaning “we are one with the Child.”
Dancers dressed as kings and queens wear colorful garments, crowns, ribbons, and mirrors, performing gentle, choreographed movements that evoke adoration and reverence. Traditional instruments like drums and reed flutes accompany the procession.
The highlight of the event is the visit to the town’s churches, such as San Juan Bautista Parish, where the dancers offer their steps before the altar in devotion to the Child Jesus. The celebration concludes with a return to the starting point, closing the day with joy, faith, and Zoque pride.
Schedule: 09:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Additional information: Visitors are advised to arrive by public transport and wear comfortable clothing.
Accessibility: Parking available near the starting point; some streets have accessibility ramps.
