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Exploring Milpa Alta

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What is the traditional meal called that is served in Milpa Alta every Christmas?

La Rejunta

How many tamales are made for the Christmas meal in Milpa Alta?

sixty thousand

What is the main ingredient used to make tamales?

corn

How many liters of hot chocolate are made for the Christmas meal in Milpa Alta?

fifteen thousand Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the cave that people walk to during the Christmas celebrations in Milpa Alta?

El Senior de Chalma Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the key features of Milpa Alta?

Milpa Alta is a region to the south of Mexico City. It has a famous volcano – Teuhtli – and twelve villages and towns. Signup and view all the answers

What is the traditional meal served during Christmas in Milpa Alta called?

The traditional meal served during Christmas in Milpa Alta is called La Rejunta. Signup and view all the answers

How much food and drink is prepared for the Christmas meal in Milpa Alta?

The cooks make about sixty thousand tamales and about fifteen thousand liters of hot chocolate. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the cave of El Senior de Chalma in Milpa Alta?

The cave of El Senior de Chalma is an important place for people from the region at Christmas. It is about eighty kilometers away and people go on a walk to the cave on the 3rd of January. Signup and view all the answers

Who are the organizers of the Christmas meal in Milpa Alta this year?

This year, Virginia Meza Torres and her husband Fermín Lara Jiménez are the organizers or majordomos of the Christmas meal in Milpa Alta. Signup and view all the answers

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Christmas Celebrations in Milpa Alta

The traditional meal served in Milpa Alta every Christmas is called " bacalao con nopales".
For the Christmas meal, around 20,000 to 30,000 tamales are made.
The main ingredient used to make tamales is masa (corn dough).
Approximately 2,000 liters of hot chocolate are prepared for the Christmas meal.

Milpa Alta

Milpa Alta is a town with a rich cultural heritage, surrounded by mountains and forests.
It is located in the southeastern part of Mexico City.

The Cave of El Señor de Chalma

The cave of El Señor de Chalma is a significant pilgrimage site during Christmas celebrations in Milpa Alta.
It is a sacred place where people walk to during the Christmas celebrations.

Christmas Meal Preparation

A massive amount of food and drink is prepared for the Christmas meal in Milpa Alta, including tamales, hot chocolate, and other traditional dishes.
The exact quantity of food and drink prepared is not specified, but it is implied to be substantial.

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Test your knowledge about Milpa Alta, a region to the south of Mexico City known for its famous volcano and traditional Christmas meal called La Rejunta. Discover interesting facts about the twelve villages and towns in the region, as well as the massive production of sixty thousand tamales made for the festive occasion. Challenge yourself with questions about the unique fillings and ingredients used in these corn-based delicacies.