By Fernanda Noriega
San Miguel residents enjoy living in a city with a lot of history and tradition. History is evident not only in the typical festivities, but it is also seen in the sculptures and statues housed in different parts of the city, especially those made from iron and resin. These sculptures have been made by artists who immortalized important figures for the foundation of San Miguel or who were part of the history it maintains. There are even some works that were made as a tribute because of the affection people had for a particular individual. Such as the sculpture to Pepe KBzón, a pioneer of XESQ radio. These artistic pieces, in addition to being a representation of culture and history, are also important elements that coexist with the population. When the COVID-19 pandemic began, for example, they could be seen wearing masks—as if they were integrated into the society of the city in which they find themselves. Below we share a list of some of the sculptures that you can see in the city:
Fray Juan de San Miguel: Next to the Paroquia de San Miguel Arcángel
Ignacio Allende y Unzaga: Atrium of Nuestra Señora de la Salud (Our Lady of Health) church.
Pepe Kabezón: Outside the facilities of XESQ
Hand chair: Along the descent from the Chorro neighborhood
San Felipe Neri: Atrium of the church of Oratory of San Felipe Neri
Priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla: Next to the Sanctuary of Atotonilco
