The feast of Panketzaliztli celebrates the winter solstice and the birth of the new Sun as Witzilopochtli (Hummingbird on the Left), one of the principal Teteoh honored by the Mexika. The name Panketzaliztli translates as “Raising of the banners.” The festival of Panquetzaliztli is celebrated with dance, music, and a foot race. An effigy of Witzilopochtli is…
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