Celebration in the Pueblos for their patron Saint in Yucatan Mexico

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 Today is Monday, May 1.  In the pueblo near me, the fiesta began on Saturday night, two nights ago, and last all week. The days of fiestas are to honor the saint of each Pueblo.   Parades, getting dressed up, booths of all kinds, party lights, music, and of course bull fights.  2 nights of celebration followed by 5 days of La tradicional corrida de toros with dancing at night.   It generally coincides with Cinco de Mayo but it is not a celebration of independence..

Many, and maybe most, of the families in the pueblos have been raising a pig for the past 3 or 4 months in preparation and anticipation of this week.  And Saturday was the day to slaughter the pig for the families own celebration this week. The slaughter and preparation is a big family affair.

My superintendent, Salvador, asked me on Saturday morning if I would like some of his family's pig and I was eager to accept.  I told him a few ribs and some pork loin would be my favorite.  He brought both to me this morning, and also made me a video of the process of preparing the skin of the pig for their favorite treat "chicaroons" or fried pig skins. 

Click here for short 2 minute video.  

Warning:  I choose to not show the actual killing of the pig.  But the video does show the gutted pig being carved up.  I personally don't think its anymore difficult to view than standing in the supermarket and watching the butcher cut up some steaks.

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