Punta de Mita, Mexico - For the ancient Mexican cultures, the Spring Equinox was much more than the beginning of a new season, it was an annual event dedicated to transformation and balance between light and darkness.

Despite the existence of many different Mexican indigenous cultures, each with different beliefs, traditions and customs, they all converged in the celebration of this event, which in some way unifies the Mexican pre-Columbian culture.

Knowing the importance of this annual and historic event, PEACE Punta de Mita and six Punta de Mita and Higuera Blanca schools - from Kindergarten to High School - have joined together to celebrate the six surviving Mexican indigenous cultures.

On Friday, March 21st, each school will represent one of these cultures, participating in a parade that will route from the Punta de Mita Sports Center to Punta de Mita Plaza, located next to Peace Community Center in the village of Emiliano Zapata.

Once at the plaza, each school will showcase the best of each culture, featuring Folkloric dances and traditional dishes to give us a vivid portrait of each indigenous group.

All schools will participate in a contest to see who represents the best of its culture. The winning school will receive $2,000 in school materials as a prize.

Mark your calendar NOW so you won't miss your chance to attend this beautiful celebration of Mexico, and to support our local community. The parade starts at 4:00 pm and the party will continue until 8:00 pm. See you there!