The Night of the Radishes

The Night of the Radishes

By: Juanes Mesa Ospina 2ºB-B

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Info

This tradition takes place every 23rd of December in the city of Oaxaca in the south of Mexico

Cultural Meaning

• During this event, people create amazing sculptures made entirely out of radishes
• These sculptures can represent many different things: animals, people, churches, or Mexican and Christmas stories.

When it started?

• The tradition started more than a hundred years ago.
• Today, hundreds of artists and families spend days preparing their sculptures, and thousands of people visit Oaxaca to see them.
• In the end, all the sculptures are displayed for just one night, because the radishes dry out very quickly.

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Why i choose this one?

What I find fascinating about this festival is how something so ordinary like a radish can become a form of art and cultural expression. It shows how creative, joyful, and proud Mexican people are of their traditions. It’s not just a competition; it’s also a celebration of imagination, community, and identity. Personally, I think The Night of the Radishes is one of the most creative traditions in the world, and I would love to see it in person someday.

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