TheBestSideOfTheWall Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 I know noise is a contentious topic here and I’m not complaining or wanting to open others to gripping either. What I am asking is if anyone knows the cultural origins or historical significance for these blasts. I read somewhere that it was call to Mass or observance of community events like a wedding or funeral but that doesn’t explain the timing of blasts at times of the day and night this week. It would be nice to understand and the few Mexican friends I have ask don’t seem to have an answer and I’m not searching right on google because all I keep getting are articles on the humming noise in New Mexico. Teach me something ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusMactavish Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 The word I got a few days ago was that they were waking and getting the attention of angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBestSideOfTheWall Posted November 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 11 minutes ago, AngusMactavish said: The word I got a few days ago was that they were waking and getting the attention of angels. Awww. They think I’m an angel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camillenparadise Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 And the gas guys who begin to rumble thru town just before dawn are not bellowing, "GAAAAS!" they are shouting "You're a GOD!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBestSideOfTheWall Posted November 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 6 minutes ago, camillenparadise said: And the gas guys who begin to rumble thru town just before dawn are not bellowing, "GAAAAS!" they are shouting "You're a GOD!" I suspected as much! I get that a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo1 Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 The cohetes are to scare away the evil spirits. Kind of a left over from pre-Hispanic days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBestSideOfTheWall Posted November 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 3 minutes ago, Yo1 said: The cohetes are to scare away the evil spirits. Kind of a left over from pre-Hispanic days. Makes sense. And it must work. I haven’t seen an evil spirit since I got here. A few cranky old men but no evil spirits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camillenparadise Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 Dealt with the CFE lately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrm30655 Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 2 hours ago, TheBestSideOfTheWall said: Makes sense. And it must work. I haven’t seen an evil spirit since I got here. A few cranky old men but no evil spirits. I had a cat that claimed I needed him to keep the elephants out of the garden. He got himself run over and the elephants didn't return. We have probably scared all the evil spirits away for the next few centuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dencol Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 Today is Construction Workers Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgates Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 The kids all have smart phones that have alarm functions. I think they use the alarm to get up real early and set off cohettes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixonge Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 Yes, thank you Construction Workers for the longest-lasting cohete bombardment of all San Andres (so far). I kept expecting to see French cavalry and artillery units in the street. Good thing I was already awake... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 If you put on Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture at exactly the right time and crank the volume, you will have a start to your day like no other. The down side is that your neighbour's will hate you forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerbit Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 Like many traditions, they lose their usefulness and original intent. What may have started as a way of calling angels, scaring evil spirits and inviting distant friends to fiestas turned into who has more cash for fireworks and wants to show off. Sadly in this situation it is litetally money going up in smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dencol Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 Tomorrow is Gardeners and Union Workers Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafemediterraneo Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 Used to be rattles and drums to alert the gods that they were being celebrated. Then it was shooting off guns into the air. Then Mexicans in USA sending back money for the fiestas from their Asuntos Ajijic,Asuntos Jalisco, etc associations that was used to buy cohetes when gun fire was discouraged.....actually this year is much quieter than previous years, haven't had to put in my earplugs yet (3 blocks from plaza). We'll all be glad when its over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ned small Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 9 hours ago, TheBestSideOfTheWall said: Makes sense. And it must work. I haven’t seen an evil spirit since I got here. A few cranky old men but no evil spirits. How did you miss the cranky old women? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex45920 Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 The first cannons in Mexico were brought here by the Spanish conquerors. The conquerors soon learned that they need not waste cannon balls since just the sound of cannon fire was enough to scare the crap out of the native people. Once Mexico was properly conquered, the Catholic church kept the practice of blank cannon fire alive in order to put the fear of god into everyone within earshot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBestSideOfTheWall Posted November 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 3 hours ago, ned small said: How did you miss the cranky old women? I am the cranky old woman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaponicsman Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 Too funny using the word "cannon" in your post. I guess if you are not accustomed to the cohettes, I can see how one might think we all have cannons! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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