With over 30 varieties of tamales and a strong turnout from the community, the Tamale and Atole Festival kicked off in the atrium of the Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption.
The event, which will conclude on February 2nd, aims to preserve local traditions and strengthen the regional economy.
The opening ceremony was attended by parish priest Miguel Navarro Espinoza, local authorities, and municipal officials.
During the ceremony, Mayor Gonzalo Flores Castellanos highlighted the immediate positive impact of the festival on families in Papantla.
According to official figures presented on the first day:
Sales: More than 6,300 tamales were sold.
Economic Impact: Exceeded 100,000 pesos in just one day.
Participants: 32 food vendors offered a wide variety of atoles and tamales typical of the region. Positive Public Response
Logistics and Urban Mobility
In an effort to balance the celebration with the city’s functionality, the mayor thanked the church authorities for providing the church atrium.
He noted that this location was chosen to avoid disrupting traffic in the historic center, responding to requests from the transportation sector and drivers.
The festival is expected to reach its peak attendance this Monday, February 2nd, coinciding with Candlemas Day.
Local authorities invited residents and tourists to continue enjoying this culinary showcase, anticipating that the venue will be completely packed by the event’s closing.
Source: imagendelgolfo
