According to official figures in the State of Nayarit in 2015 there were 109
1,391 older adults, representing 10.08% of the total population.
In the municipality of San Pedro Lagunillas, Nayarit, the elderly
They are seen as bodies of authority in matters related to their culture, and they are
recognized for his wisdom and knowledge about the history of the town. In addition to
that they organize workshops to continue promoting their traditions and
customs.
Thanks to the elderly who live there, a tradition has been preserved that
has more than 100 years of being done, because according to popular beliefs
Its origin dates from the year 1776, this is the Judean Celebration that is celebrated in
Easter and is religious in nature.
But it is not the only tradition that remains in force thanks to the people of the
third age, since other of them are the patron saint festivities dedicated to Saint
Pedro Apóstol and San Pablo, both last 9 days, since they begin on June 21 and
they end on the 29th of the same. National celebrations are also relevant, since
They are celebrated on September 14, 15 and 16.
And according to the collective imagination and festive calendar of the San Pedrense the
celebration of Las Topaderas, is the most important for the municipality, since it has
its origin at the beginning of the 20th century, it is celebrated for a whole week and in it
all sectors of the population participate.
In addition, in this municipality there are cultural promoters, who are people,
mostly older adults, who are in charge of finding members for the
neighborhood council, who provide ideas for the rescue of traditions and
elaboration of cultural projects, ensuring that they remain current
after several generations.
For this reason, the elderly play a very important role.
important, since they are in charge of preserving and transmitting the wealth
culture of our country.
In other important news ...
Every October 23, the Doctor's Day is celebrated in Mexico, within this framework, it is worth
remember that in our country the beginning of Geriatrics studies
began in 1957 with the celebration of the First Pan American Congress
of Gerontology in Mexico City. Since then,
different events and has been included in the study plans of the Universities,
that offer bachelor's degrees in the health area. In this way it seeks to promote and
give greater recognition to Geriatrics and Gerontology in our country. Upon
all in states like Nayarit, where more specialists are needed in the
area for the care of the elderly.
which represent the
Judean Celebration
takes place in
Holy Week
and its origin dates from the year
1776
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