Culture Hidalgo (state)

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hidalgo s literary history extends 19th century oldest notable writers being ignacio rodríguez galván , josé maría rodríguez y cos. rodríguez galván born in 1816 in tizayuca , considered first mexican romance writer. wrote poetry , plays founding newspaper called año nuevo. rodríguez y cos born in 1823 in tulancingo , represents positivism in mexico, writing poetry , plays. important poet 20th century efrén rebolledo actopán, lived 1877 1929. other important writers century include xavier sorondo, margarita michelena, gabriel vargas, ricardo garibay, gonzalo martré , miguel Ángel granados chapa notable painters appear in 20th century including byron gálvez, yadira gutiérrez , josé hernández delgadillo. best known musician state nicandro castillo, wrote popular music in mid-20th century. part of performing group called los plateados, work became part of number of mexican films, including cuando habla el corazón, seda, sangre y sol , así se quiere en jalisco. other important musicians state include abundio martínez , demetrio vite hernández.

the best known celebrity , artist state rodolfo guzmán huerta, better known el santo. born in tulancingo in 1917,not mexico s best known lucha libre wrestler, experienced success in movies, playing lucha libre character battling evil. never took off mask in public, until few weeks before death in 1984.

day of dead in state referred xantolo extends october 31 november 2. in other parts of mexico, days around november 2 honor dead altars , offerings, although each community has own variations. 1 area known traditions huejutla de reyes, altars dedicated dead large , profusely decorated flowers, colored paper , traditional foods, intention of counteracting mourning. in number of areas, rituals based on huasteca traditions performed. 1 of these called danza de xantolo, in masked figures in robes dance in candlelight. in other communities, youths in costume dance house house, invited in eat dishes prepared occasion. tradition have bands play @ cemeteries on november 2, tombs cleaned , decorated flowers, garlands , more.