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Culture — Mexico
Mexican Ritual Limpia
I tried Limpia ritual that is believed to remove negative energy from my body
Under the warm rays of the sun warming my shoulder, I found myself wandering Zocalo, the heart of Mexico City’s vibrant cultural scene that always bustled with crowds.
Lively street vendors vied for people’s attention, urging them to stop by their stalls. Some tourists posed for photos with colonial buildings and the Mexican flag in the background.
Next to the cathedral, a group of people dressed in traditional attire caught my attention. With curiosity piqued, I walked closer, eager to figure out the enigmatic practice in which they were engaged. As I soon discovered, the captivating ritual before me was the ancient and revered cleansing ritual known as “limpia.”
Limpia is derived from the Spanish word “Limpiar,” meaning “to clean,” and refers to ritualistic practices deeply rooted in Mexican culture. Its origins…
