"Xitle Volcano"

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3 Apr 2026

Participants in the Judas Procession in Mexico City, Mexico, wear devil masks in observance of Holy Thursday and Holy Week celebrations on April 2, 2026. Those dressed as devils use whips, wear shorts or skirts, and strike each other as part of the tradition. This event, held in southern Mexico City, was promoted by Don Victor, a migrant from Michoacan, who arrived in the area over 40 years ago and introduced the Judas Dance during the Passion of Christ. The tradition spread among residents after people saw Don Victor portraying Judas with his children. According to the National School of Social Work of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, this area is celebrating its 55th anniversary. The streets were laid out on volcanic rocks from the eruption of the Xitle Volcano 1,700 years ago. The first inhabitants were migrants from various states of Mexico, including leaders of organizations and resistance groups advocating for land, water, and housing rights.

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3 Apr 2026

Residents in southern Mexico City participate in a procession wearing devil masks as part of Holy Week celebrations on Holy Thursday. The tradition, known as the Judas Dance, was promoted by Don Victor, a migrant from Michoacan who arrived in the area over 40 years ago. Participants dressed as devils use whips and wear shorts or skirts, striking each other as a form of atonement. The neighborhood, celebrating its 55th anniversary, was established on volcanic rocks from the Xitle Volcano eruption 1,700 years ago. The first inhabitants were migrants from various Mexican states, including leaders of organizations advocating for land, water, and housing rights.

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3 Apr 2026

Participants in the Judas Procession in Mexico City, Mexico, wear devil masks in observance of Holy Thursday and Holy Week celebrations on April 2, 2026. Those dressed as devils use whips, wear shorts or skirts, and strike each other as part of the tradition. This event, held in southern Mexico City, was promoted by Don Victor, a migrant from Michoacan, who arrived in the area over 40 years ago and introduced the Judas Dance during the Passion of Christ. The tradition spread among residents after people saw Don Victor portraying Judas with his children. According to the National School of Social Work of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, this area is celebrating its 55th anniversary. The streets were laid out on volcanic rocks from the eruption of the Xitle Volcano 1,700 years ago. The first inhabitants were migrants from various states of Mexico, including leaders of organizations and resistance groups advocating for land, water, and housing rights.

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3 Apr 2026

Participants in the Judas Procession in Mexico City, Mexico, wear devil masks in observance of Holy Thursday and Holy Week celebrations on April 2, 2026. Those dressed as devils use whips, wear shorts or skirts, and strike each other as part of the tradition. This event, held in southern Mexico City, was promoted by Don Victor, a migrant from Michoacan, who arrived in the area over 40 years ago and introduced the Judas Dance during the Passion of Christ. The tradition spread among residents after people saw Don Victor portraying Judas with his children. According to the National School of Social Work of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, this area is celebrating its 55th anniversary. The streets were laid out on volcanic rocks from the eruption of the Xitle Volcano 1,700 years ago. The first inhabitants were migrants from various states of Mexico, including leaders of organizations and resistance groups advocating for land, water, and housing rights.

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29 Mar 2024

On Holy Thursday, residents in Pedregal de Santo Domingo, Mexico City, are carrying out a procession with devil masks as part of the Holy Week celebrations. Don Victor Gasca, a migrant from the State of Michoacan who arrived in this area of the Coyoacan mayor's office more than 40 years ago seeking better life opportunities, has rooted himself in its traditions and is promoting the Dance of the Judas during the Passion of Christ. People are watching Don Victor Gasca represent Judas alongside his children, and the idea is becoming popular among the residents of the neighborhood. Those who dress up as Judas are giving out symbolic whips for people to atone for their sins before dancing with them. The National School of Social Work of the National Autonomous University of Mexico states that the Colonia Pedregal de Santo Domingo will be turning 53 years old in 2024. Its streets, planned on volcanic rocks from the Xitle eruption 1,700 years ago, are home to the first settlers--migrants from various states of the Mexican Republic--who are leaders in organization and resistance in defense of land and decent housing.

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29 Mar 2024

On Holy Thursday, residents in Pedregal de Santo Domingo, Mexico City, are carrying out a procession with devil masks as part of the Holy Week celebrations. Don Victor Gasca, a migrant from the State of Michoacan who arrived in this area of the Coyoacan mayor's office more than 40 years ago seeking better life opportunities, has rooted himself in its traditions and is promoting the Dance of the Judas during the Passion of Christ. People are watching Don Victor Gasca represent Judas alongside his children, and the idea is becoming popular among the residents of the neighborhood. Those who dress up as Judas are giving out symbolic whips for people to atone for their sins before dancing with them. The National School of Social Work of the National Autonomous University of Mexico states that the Colonia Pedregal de Santo Domingo will be turning 53 years old in 2024. Its streets, planned on volcanic rocks from the Xitle eruption 1,700 years ago, are home to the first settlers--migrants from various states of the Mexican Republic--who are leaders in organization and resistance in defense of land and decent housing.

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29 Mar 2024

On Holy Thursday, residents in Pedregal de Santo Domingo, Mexico City, are carrying out a procession with devil masks as part of the Holy Week celebrations. Don Victor Gasca, a migrant from the State of Michoacan who arrived in this area of the Coyoacan mayor's office more than 40 years ago seeking better life opportunities, has rooted himself in its traditions and is promoting the Dance of the Judas during the Passion of Christ. People are watching Don Victor Gasca represent Judas alongside his children, and the idea is becoming popular among the residents of the neighborhood. Those who dress up as Judas are giving out symbolic whips for people to atone for their sins before dancing with them. The National School of Social Work of the National Autonomous University of Mexico states that the Colonia Pedregal de Santo Domingo will be turning 53 years old in 2024. Its streets, planned on volcanic rocks from the Xitle eruption 1,700 years ago, are home to the first settlers--migrants from various states of the Mexican Republic--who are leaders in organization and resistance in defense of land and decent housing.

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