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                                       Culture






                  It is one of the most recognized carnivals in

                  Mexico and the world. Characteristic for its

                  great tradition and joy, it is considered "The

                  World's Most Cheerful"





                                                     One of the best ways to get to know the

                                                     port of Veracruz is to discover the
                                                     beauty of its streets, admire the

                                                     treasures of its historical past, know its
                                                     main tourist attractions and be amazed

                                                     by the elegance of the danzón, so

                                                     characteristic of this emotive coastal city
                                                     of the Gulf of Mexico. Mexico.





                  The famous Dance of the Voladores de Papantla is executed by five men
                  who represent the five directions of the
                  indigenous world.


                  These are raised to the top of a pole and

                  while the main flyer stands on a small
                  platform at the top of the pole, dancing

                  and playing a flute and a drum, the other
                  four, tied one foot each, descend with their
                  rope that turns until completing thirteen turns each, number that

                  multiplied by four gives 52, which was the number of years that the
                  indigenous century contained
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