Acolman
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Acolman de Nezahualcóyotl is a town and municipality located in the northern part of State of Mexico, part of the Greater Mexico City area, just north of the city proper. According to myth, the first
Facade of the former monastery
Coat of arms
16th century atrium cross
Looking towards the facade of the church from the main gate
Piñata
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A piñata is a container, often made of papier-mâché, pottery, or cloth, that is decorated, filled with candy, and then broken as part of a celebration. Piñatas are commonly associated with Mexico.
Acolman
…and Teomates as well as fireworks, amusement rides and music. The most distinguishing festival for the town is the Feria de la Posada y la Piñata (Piñata and Las Posadas Fair), which has been held here every December since 1985. Acolman claims to be the origin of the Las Posadas tradition in Mexico as…
A nine-pointed star piñata
Statue of Franciscan friar hitting a piñata in Acolman, Mexico State
Traditional star-shaped piñatas sold at the market in Mexico City
A coral reef piñata which won the 2013 contest of the Museo de Arte Popular in Mexico City