San Joaquín, Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
The National Huapango Dance Contest
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 9, 2017
1. The National Huapango Dance Contest Marker
El Gobierno del Estado de Querétaro y el H. Ayuntamiento
de San Joaqín 1997-2000 se altecen al rendir homejaje
con esta obra escultórica, a las generaciones de
“bailadores” y “bailadoras” de son huasteco, que con su arte,
fortalecen nuestras tradiciones y costumbres, en el marco del
“Concurso Nacional de Baile de Huapango”
San Joaquín, Qro. 23 de abril de 1999.
Ing Ignacio Loyola Vera
Gobernador Constitucional del Estado
Prof. José Martínez Ramírez
Presidente Municipal
The Government of the State of Querétaro and the City Council of San Joaqín 1997-2000 give tribute, through this sculptural work, to the generations of Huasteco Dancers, who with their art, strengthen our traditions and customs, by taking part in the
"National Huapango Dance Contest"
San Joaquín, Querétaro. April 23, 1999.
Names of the governor and municipal president
Erected 1999 by Gobierno del Estado de Querétaro y el Honorable Ayuntamiento de San Joaquín 1997-2000.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is April 23, 1999.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near
this page online
Regionally, this marker was in Central Mexico and in the Bajío. Globally, it was in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once New Spain, a Spanish colony, and the Aztec Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Plaza Galación Camacho (within shouting distance of this marker); Emiliano Zapata (within shouting distance of this marker); The Round Stone Monument (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Historic Tree (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Observation Post "La Crucita" (approx. half a kilometer away); Monument to the Miner (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Las Ranas and the Access Complex (approx. one kilometer away); Ball Court Three (approx. 1.1 kilometers
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 9, 2017
2. The National Huapango Dance Contest Marker
The marker and sculpture are to the left in this view of the parish church of San Joaquín. The additional marker below the featured marker mentions a previous work that was inaugurated in September 1985 by the state and local government.
Regarding The National Huapango Dance Contest. Huapango is a traditional Mexican dance and music style heavily associated with the indigenous culture of Mexico. The annual Mexican national huapango dance contest is held in San Joaquín, now in its 48th year (2017).
Also see . . . Huapango Huasteco performing "El Querreque" (in náhuatl and spanish). This is an example of a traditional huapango musical trio, interesting as they sing in both spanish and náhuatl. (The music starts around 1:35). (Submitted on December 16, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 9, 2017
3. The National Huapango Dance Contest Marker
The marker and sculpture are to the left of the parish church. The additional marker on the church mentions parish members that donated the church's clock in 1962.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 18, 2021
4. The National Huapango Dance Contest Marker
The sculpture has been moved and the marker removed.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 9, 2017
5. The National Huapango Dance Contest sculpture
6. An example of a couple dancing huapango from nearby Hidalgo state.
Photo courtesy of "Conociendo Hidalgo" (https://sites.google.com/site/conociendodehidago/)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,058 times since then and 105 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 16, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on September 23, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 5, 6. submitted on December 16, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
