Reysar Davila
Celebration of easter that focuses on Judas
It is a great chance to visit one of the most representative of Guanajuato, Purisima del Rincon, a city that celebrates Easter in a way unparalleled since it is not Jesus who stars in the celebration, but Judas. For more than 138 years they have celebrated La Judea, a tradition in the heart of the city, and he is the one who aided the apprehension and death of Jesus. The celebration finishes on Friday 16:30 o'clock when Judas is hanged in the presence of more than 30 000 viewers. One of the most interesting detail are the masks used. In Mexican culture they still have a great importance in cultural activities.
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