Soledad Morelos
Coordinates: 18°49,53.1"N 98°29´26.3"W
Soledad Morelos is a town in the Huaquchula Municipality located in the state of Puebla in central Mexico. The foundation dates back at least as far as 990 CE although it was originally consisting of two other towns that have since incorporated as individuals. Since its founding, it has been a mostly agricultural community. In the present its current crops that are cultivated by its citizens are Peanuts, Maize, Sorghum, Jicama, Squash and Bean. The town is known for its commonly known religious and ancient cultures, most which are predominantly practices among the villagers.
The Town
The town of Soledad Morelos is about forty kilometers from the state capital, in the western part of the state.[1]
It is made up of 975 children and adolescents, 941 adults which 187 are older than 60 years of age.[2]
It does has a town center that is composed of a Town Administration office that elects its own Town Administrator and Commissioner. The currently elected Town Administrator is (NOT ELECTED)
There is a local foundation that is called the Center for Advisory and Procedure, which enables its community and the surrounding citizens to provide their information and comply with Federal, State and Local governments. It also allows the communication and legal procedures to be provided for International Relations for its citizens and migrants.
It also has a locally supported church and is one of the main access points into the municipality and the local government authority. It is bordered by the towns of Tronconal, Teacalco and Tenextepec.
The town is located in the Atlixco Valley, in between the Sierra Mixteca and the Popocatepetl Volcano. Its altitude is 1720 meters above sea level. There are three ranging climates. The first is semi hot and semi humid with rains in the summer. The rainy season extends from June to November with a short dry spell in the middle. There is significant vegetation in the surroundings of the town which varies from deciduous rainforest, grassland and palm trees.
One of the most commonly practiced celebrations are the Day of the Dead, which is practiced for one week period separating days for the deaths of children, parents, loved ones and utilize altars to praise the death with candles, amulets, candy and sweet bread. Another common practice is the Feast of the Cross, which is practiced two days before the Independence Day in Mexico and celebrates the crucifixion of Jesus. All mostly commonly practiced in the cultural heritage within the state of Puebla and cause family members who have since migrated to return for homage.
Socioeconomics
The nature of the town has not changed since its foundatio: the economy is based on agriculture . Traditional handcrafts are sold among the surrounding communities in order to sustain its growth.
Feast of the Holy Cross
The town is known for this celebration consisting of its religious traditions that are not practiced in other regions. One of which is the creation of altars to celebrate the end of the year for family members who have passed. This is not to be confused with the Day of the Dead, instead is an independent celebration with altars made in the form of a pyramid, covered in white satin and crepe paper, folded and gathered over the façade to stimulate clouds. The upper levels are supported with columns, that are often estipite baroque, The altars are a fusion of the most commonly used Pre-Hispanic ornamental tradition, which accounts for their representation. They are constituted anew for each recently deceased and materials can cost between 3,000 and 15,000 pesos which are dependent on their size and their constitution.
History
The founding of the village dates back to the movements of the groups Xicalancas and Teochichimecas. In the 1200s, the migration by the Nahuas, then re-established by the Spanish in 1520. In the early 16th century, the place was the site of an armed clash between Tlaxcaltecas and Mexicas in which the former wreaked havoc. A son of Moctezuma Xocoyotzin, the Huey Tlatoani ofthe Mexicas from 1502 until 10, died in the combats.
The area was part of the route that was enabled to supply the soldiers in order to grant the conquest of Tenochtitlan. After that, the town came under control of Jorge de Alvarado in 1524. In the 17th century, it was in direct control of the Spanish Crown as part of the Atlixco district. In 1895, it became part of the Huaquechula municipality.
See also
References
- ↑ "Soledad Morelos (Puebla) Huaquechula". mexico.PueblosAmerica.com. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
- ↑ Giovannelli, Nuestro Mexico-Claudio. "Soledad Morelos". Nuestro Mexico (in español). Retrieved 2021-06-28.
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