Journey Back to the Feria Xcaret de Arte Popular Mexicano | Second Edition 2025

A Weekend When Mexico Felt More Alive Than Ever

The Feria Xcaret de Arte Popular Mexicano has always been a very special space, and in this edition, it once again reminded us of the greatness of our traditions. For four days, more than 140 master artisans from different regions of the country shared their work, creativity, and stories with those who visited the park.

Each piece on display held a fragment of Mexico: hand-embroidered textiles, clay transformed into art, jewelry inspired by nature, fibers and woods crafted into unique objects. The most valuable part was seeing how people not only acquired pieces of folk art but also approached with curiosity to learn through daily demonstrations and workshops, creating a genuine bridge of connection with Mexican culture.

The Inauguration: A Beginning Full of Energy

From the very first day, the excitement was palpable in the air. The inauguration was a moment of shared pride, with music, messages that invited everyone to value our roots, and a festive atmosphere that marked the start of the fair.

Watch the inauguration on our YouTube channel

Forums for Reflection: The Conferences

The conferences became a meeting point to think, dialogue, and reflect on the present and future of folk art in Mexico. Experts shared their perspectives, inviting attendees to value and protect artisanal work from new viewpoints.

You can watch them again here:

Conference 1: Behind the Objects and Processes of Folk Art – Martha Turok | Guest Artisan: Zeny Fuentes

Conference 2: Textiles in Dialogue #ViernesTradicional – Olivia Meza (NGOImpacto) | Anacleta Juárez and Juan Carlos Díaz

Conference 3: Challenges and Horizons of Handicraft Production from Youth – Moderator: Luz Valdez

Conference 4: UNESCO: A Look at the Safeguarding of Mayan Embroidery from Yucatán – Carlos Tejada | Silvia Chan

Artisan Fashion Runways: Tradition Walking Toward the Future

The fashion runways showed how tradition can dialogue with contemporary fashion. Each show combined the talent of artisans with the creativity of designers seeking to honor and give new life to traditional techniques. Seeing these pieces on the runway was a way to celebrate that Mexican identity remains present in innovative and surprising forms.

Enjoy them here:

Runway 1: Colors of My Land | Traditional Runway in Xcaret

Runway 2: Threads of Tradition – Traditional Runway in Xcaret

Runway 3: Embroidering Dreams – Traditional Runway in Xcaret

Runway 4: Bearers of Tradition – Runway and Recognition Ceremony | Feria Xcaret de Arte Popular Mexicano 2025

An Encounter that Touches the Heart

Beyond the visual, what made the fair unique was the experience of every encounter between visitors and artisans. People of all ages paused to admire embroidery, discovered how wood is carved, or how clay becomes pieces full of life. It was a weekend where folk art showed that it is not only a legacy of the past but a living expression that evolves and continues to give identity to our country.

An Invitation to Relive the Fair

For those who could not attend, every moment can be revisited through the live streams on our YouTube channel. The Feria Xcaret de Arte Popular Mexicano is more than just an event—it is a celebration that reminds us why folk art is one of Mexico’s most invaluable treasures.