Mexico is a festive country, where music, dance, and song are essential parts of daily life and cultural identity. Since ancient times, fairs and celebrations have been gathering points for entire communities, bringing together merchants, artisans, and families around shared joy. These events have evolved over the centuries, preserving their collective spirit and transforming into true expressions of the popular soul.

Among these celebrations, La Vaquería stands out, born from the mestizaje between Mayan sones and Spanish music, as well as La Fiesta de las Ánimas in Michoacán, a Purépecha ritual that honours the dead through a celebration of life. La Vaquería arose along the royal roads as a dance celebrating the end of work on the haciendas, and is the result of centuries of acculturation to popularise dances and fandangos. The new mestizo sones reached their splendour by the mid-18th century. La Fiesta de las Ánimas, linked to Día de Muertos, is a ritual intended to honour the return of deceased loved ones, inviting them to reunite with the living in a celebration of life. Cemeteries are lit with flowers and candles to welcome them through the night.

Both traditions, deeply rooted in their regions, have been part of local customs and have evolved over time, showcasing the cultural richness and spiritual diversity of the country.