Written in HIDALGO he 3/5/2025 · 12:09 hs
last update: 3/5/2025 · 12:11 hs
Pachuca.- On the occasion of the Cross day and of the Construction workersin Hidalgo and several parts of the world, they are made Masses, fooddances and the burning of pyrotechnic games To celebrate, however Civil Protection in Hidalgo prohibited the use of the latter to avoid accidents.
It was through social networks that, the Undersecretariat of Civil Protection and Risk Management of the State of Hidalgo issued a statement respecting the Mason day.
“… the citizenship is remembered that the use of pyrotechnics is prohibited, especially during the celebrations of the May 3”They wrote.
The above as a preventive measurewith which the elements of aid seek Prevent firesprotect the integrity of Hidalgoas well as take care of the environment.
“Avoid risks It is a shared responsibility, ”they added in the message to the community.
To call for consciousness and collaboration of the entire population “to maintain Our communities safe ”.
Although they secured the ban they did not announce if there will be any sanction for the people who They explode pyrotechnics This Saturday.
Finally, the agents of Civil defense They asked citizens Call 911 In case of any accident or emergency in the celebrations of the Cross Day.
What is celebrated on Cross Day?
The cross is the symbol that represents the Trinity God – Father, God – Son, God – Holy Spirit in the Catholic Church, a religion that predominates in Hidalguense territory and Mexican.
This day was designated as Cross Daysince according to the legend, Santa Elena de ConstantinopleMother of the Constanino Emperor, traveled to Holy Land In search of the Cross of Jesus Christwhere he was tortured and nailed; And he found it on May 3, according to Catholic magazine From faith.
Since then, believers celebrate the anniversary of the discovery of the cross, with a mass, in addition to decorate the cross and organize dances in front of the symbol.
The population also turns pyrotechnic games and performs the burning of a giant cross drawn on the ground with woods, straw or reeds.
These last two actions They generate smoke and release chemicals in the air that could cause contingency for poor quality air, in addition to the risk that exists in turning on a Pyrotechnic fire And if it falls into the Dry grass what Predominates in Hidalgo These days without rain, it could cause a fire.
Therefore, the authorities invited to avoid celebrating with fireworks this May 3.
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