Ritualidad y Patrimonio Cultural: Análisis etnográfico del Centro Ceremonial Yoreme-Mayo

The San Miguel Arcángel Ceremonial Center, located in San Miguel Zapotitlán, Ahome, Sinaloa, Mexico, represents one of the most significant efforts made by the indigenous Yoreme-Mayo people to preserve their cultural heritage. This heritage is embodied in sacred ceremonies, traditional dances, music, and other symbols of resistance. This research aims to contribute to the knowledge of the history of the ancestral Yoreme-Mayo ceremonial center, as well as to present ethnographic information about the local communities that converge at this sacred site. The objective is to provide historical and ethnographic insight into the San Miguel Arcángel Ceremonial Center by documenting its history, organizational structure, and its significance within the Yoreme-Mayo worldview. Additionally, the study seeks to highlight the importance of the sacred ceremonies that have ensured the survival of the cultural identity of the indigenous people, particularly in a context where the transmission of this knowledge has primarily occurred through oral tradition. The research follows an ethnographic approach that combines participant observation with the collection of testimonies from community members, along with the analysis of various scientific articles. The study concludes that the San Miguel Arcángel Ceremonial Center is a stronghold of cultural resistance. The ceremonies performed in this space strengthen community bonds and facilitate the integration of new generations into ancestral traditions