Cultural authorities commemorated the 39th anniversary of the Tlaxcala Historic Monument Zone and the 45th anniversary of the INAH Center in the state during a ceremony at the Xicohténcatl Theater. The Tlaxcala capital is home to 124 historic buildings spread across 33 blocks, protected by presidential decree since 1986.
“Tlaxcala is a great celebration of its rich cultural heritage. With its presence, over these 500 years, it radiates its cultural diversity, its traditions, and its presence in the world,” he declared.
José Vicente de la Rosa Herrera, director of the INAH Tlaxcala Center, highlighted that the state has six declared monument zones, second only to Veracruz in the country. The Secretary of Culture, Karen Villeda, emphasized that this heritage “is not only architecture, but a living memory of Tlaxcala’s identity.”
As part of the celebration, the photography exhibition “INAH in Tlaxcala” opened at the former Convent of San Francisco Tepeyanco. It will tour the other five municipalities with the declared heritage: Calpulalpan, Tlaxco, San Pablo Apetatitlán, Ixtacuixtla, and Huamantla.
“The Historic Monument Zone is not only an architectural testament to our viceregal past, but also a living symbol of Tlaxcalan identity. Our streets, temples, and buildings speak of our resilience, and also of the fusion of cultures that have forged this land, which is the cradle of the Mexican nation,” he said.
The event was attended by Mayor Alfonso Sánchez García and representatives from the six municipalities with monument zones. Key contributors to heritage preservation were recognized.
Source: intoleranciadiario
