Jan 30, 2025 · Whether you came for the food, or the friendly competition, Valencia County’s matanza is a welcomed sight to many and a coveted tradition for families. “We’ve got to bring the community …

Jan 25, 2025 · This family-fun event is the largest event in Valencia County and helps to raise funds to provide scholarships for Valencia County college students. The Hispano Chamber of Valencia …

Nov 8, 2023 · "The Hispano Matanza, held annually in Belen on the last Saturday in January, is considered the world's largest matanza, a Spanish-style barbecue that can trace its origin back to the …

While the name “La Matanza” literally means “The Slaughter,” don’t let that scare you. This is less horror film, more heritage feast. This centuries-old Hispano tradition revolves around the communal …

Jan 23, 2025 · The Matanza, featuring a dozen teams cooking for the day, will be held from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25, at Belen Eagle Park. Entry for the Matanza is $20 per person at the gate, …

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Jan 15, 2025 · The tradition of Matanza originated with the Spanish, who brought it to the New World in the 1500s. Matanza, which literally means “the killing,” was far more than just a method of food …

Dec 15, 2017 · Visitors to the World’s Largest Matanza, in Belén, get all the joys of a pig roast—carne adovada, crispy chicharrónes, fiery red chile, and puffy sopaipillas—without having to rise at dawn …

The matanza—Spanish for ‘slaughter’ or ‘killing’—is a link that connects current and future generations of New Mexicans with their ancestors. Before electricity, it was a way for communities throughout the …

Mar 18, 2015 · In Spanish villages, townspeople gather at dawn to collectively slaughter a pig, then prepare every last bit as food, even the ears. The ancient ritual, called matanza, is now drawing …