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San Gregorio Atlapulco is a neighbourhood located in the borough of Xochimilco in Mexico City, Mexico. == Pre-Spaniard background == The translation of the word "ATLAPULCO" is, "where the water churns" or on "the land of mud". The origin of its first settlers was Xochimilca. In the superior pre-classic period, as a result of the teotihuacanos groups and the chichimecas immigrants melting pot, in the X century the Xochimilcas settled on the South of the Anáhuac Lake. San Gregorio Atlapulco is a very important place due to its vegetable and medicinal plant production. This is result of its geographical location and the ancient knowledge on the use of the chinampas. Because of all this, it was taken by the Mexicas and its incorporation to the Great Tenochtitlán was in 1430 so they could get their products and use their work. The culture was so important that it had its own TLACUILOS (people devoted to register and keep all that happened in the region). Remains of this is the archeological zone at Xilotepec Hill that is at the top, under the crosses, from which you may see the whole town. Today they are called “La malinche”y “Juan Tamborilero”; unfortunatelly, they are in very bad conditions because they have suffered both, erosion and vandalism. But before that, they were almost destructed during the Colonial period because of the imposed religion and with it the intention that the Xochimilcas forgot their gods. Founded over 400 years ago, it was originally a community of the Acolhua peoples, who named their region, “Atlatl,” which has several possible translations, including “Where the springs were destroyed,” “Where water is lost,” “muddy waters,” or “Where the water flows.” (Xochimilco webpage). As skilled agriculturists, the Acolhuas were a peaceful society that had important spiritual practices around their horticulture. http://www.xochimilco.df.gob.mx/pueblos-y-barrios.html Today, San Gregorio Atlapulco is divided in 8 quarters: Caltonco, Salí, Olipatitla, La Ermita, Tlatilpa, Axayopa, Las Animas, Minas, San Andrés and San Juan (Moyotepec). http://www.xochimilco.df.gob.mx/pueblos-y-barrios.html San Gregorio is one of the largest communities in the District of Xochimilco. In the census of 1900 there were 15,672 residents documented. In 1950 the population in San Gregorio was 21,405; in 1970, 24,700 and 1981, the population rose to over twenty eight thousand. http://www.xochimilco.df.gob.mx/pueblos-y-barrios.html The main sites of the neighbourhood are the Plaza cívica de San Gregorio Atlapulco, the church, the Convento de San Gregorio Magno, and the market. The Plaza cívica de San Gregorio Atlapulco is located at the corner of Avenida México Ote and Avenida Cuauhtémoc. The plaza is a backdrop for several important statues and a mural. The statues include the statue of Emiliano Zapata and Cuahtémoc. In addition, there is a mural titled, “Paisajes de nuestro Pueblo” that was commissioned by the Comité de Feria in 2002. The plaza is used as a central meeting place for festivals and important events. As well, the plaza hosts dance recitals and workshops by the renowned dance company, “Tlayolohtli.” https://www.facebook.com/companiadedanzatlayolohtli/info?tab=page_info Next to the plaza and church, there is a street with a market where local residents sell everything from vegetables to arts and crafts. La Iglesia de San Gregorio Magno is an important place of worship for the community of San Gregorio, connecting the residents to catholic traditions. The church marks the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century. https://librovocesdesangregorioatlapulco.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/libro-a-san-gregorio.pdf 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「San Gregorio Atlapulco」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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