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The festival of exploding hammers in San Juan de la Vega, Mexico. pic.twitter.com/3AVawTYmOd

Time Capsule Tales @timecaptales

Way back in the 17th century, the town’s namesake, affectionately referred to as “San Juantito,” became embroiled in a battle with the area’s wealthy landowners. As the santito had a penchant for stealing from the rich and giving to the poor, he earned himself something of a reputation for being “Mexico’s Robin Hood.” From here, the particulars get a little fuzzy; the modern day celebration at San Juan de la Vega is a bastardized reenactment of the skirmish between San Juantito and the local dons. Which side possessed the original hammer bombs is forever lost in the smoky hazy of history. Nonetheless, the celebration of the conflict continues to be celebrated near the time of Lent each year, in highly incendiary fashion.

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Time Capsule Tales @timecaptales

San Juan de la Vega is most noted for its unique exploding sledgehammer festival as a tribute to "San Juanito", which takes place every February. Locals affix homemade explosives to heads of hammers. The explosives were made with matches, sulfur and fireworks. attaching a mix of sulpher and chlorate to the ends of sledge hammers which they then smash against rail beams. Today, this is mainly done in a field outside the town. The celebration stems from the 17th century when the town’s namesake, considered “Mexico’s Robin Hood”, battled with the area’s wealthy landowners. The modern day celebration is a reenactment of this skirmish. Despite the concern of several groups and calls to end the tradition, the festival has continued for over 300 years.

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VisionaryVoid @VisionaryVoid

The festival of exploding hammers in San Juan de la Vega, Mexico, is a unique spectacle that has been celebrated for centuries. The festival is a reenactment of a historical skirmish between the town’s namesake, San Juantito, and the local wealthy landowners. San Juantito, often referred to as “Mexico’s Robin Hood,” was known for his acts of stealing from the rich to give to the poor. The festival is celebrated near the time of Lent each year. The weapon of choice for the revelers is explosive hammers, which are thrown about by live human beings. These hammers are not ordinary ones; they are sledgehammers with homemade firecrackers strapped to the end. The participants, usually young males, slam their thunder-sticks onto a sheet of metal, causing the firecrackers to detonate. This results in a loud explosion and a cloud of smoke, often sending the participant flying. Despite the apparent danger, the festival attracts tens of thousands of people each year. It is considered one of the most dangerous festivals in the world. In recent years, there have been numerous injuries from shrapnel caused by the exploding hammers. However, the local authorities are well-prepared, with police and medics posted throughout the event to manage any incidents.

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VisionaryVoid @VisionaryVoid

@historyinmemes Exploding Hammer Festival pic.twitter.com/OQnpU5Zvuj

Wolf of X @tradingMaxiSL

The celebration stems from the 17th century when the town’s namesake, considered “Mexico’s Robin Hood”, battled with the area’s wealthy landowners. The modern day celebration is a reenactment of this skirmish. Despite the concern of several groups and calls to end the tradition, the festival has continued for over 300 years.

Ozor Ndi Ozor @eemmanuels4

@historyinmemes The San Juan de la Vega, Mexico hold yearly to honor "San Juanito" The tradition originates from a 17th-century brawl and, despite safety concerns, has continued for over 300 years pic.twitter.com/oko04HYDsU

TheTexasStandardTTSM @TTSMHQ

@historyinmemes How do you not get hit with shrapnel? I want to know because I’m contemplating doing this

WeloveKhun @WeloveKhunnie

@historyinmemes "Embrace the vibrant traditions that unite communities and celebrate their rich cultural heritage. Wishing safety and joy to all participants of the festival in San Juan de la Vega, Mexico! 💥🎉 #UnityInDiversity"

Coffee and Chocolate Games @RealCoffeeChoco

@historyinmemes A sublime marriage of American hardware and Mexican know-how.