Best Places To Live The Day Of The Dead
The Day of the Dead is one of the most emblematic celebrations in Mexico, where the customs and traditions of our ancestors are combined. Throughout the country on November 2 we celebrate our loved ones who are no longer with us and the way to honor them is different in every corner of our country. That is why we bring you a list of the places where you should live this incredible tradition.
Janitzio, Michoacan
Janitzio considered the most representative magical town of the Day of the Dead, located in the middle of Lake Pátzcuaro in Michoacán. From November 1 to 2, people come to the cemetery with offerings such as flowers, bread, fruits and make altars in memory of their deceased, accompanied by songs and prayers and illuminated by candle lights throughout the night. Visit it from the boats offered by the locals and enjoy the views it offers at night.
Pomuch, Campeche
Can you literally imagine talking to the dead? Well, in the community of Pomuch in Campeche they carry out a mortuary practice of Mayan origin, which consists of unearthing the bones of their deceased in order to clean them and keep their remains in colored tablecloths and cloths that are changed every year, while talking with the spirit of the deceased, in order to tell them what happened to the family and the community during their absence. This is a very solemn celebration for which a lot of respect must be had.
Chignahuapan, Puebla
This town located on the shore of the lagoon of the same name, in the state of Puebla and where they celebrate the day of death with a festival of light and life, which has its origin as a pre-Hispanic ritual to achieve purification. Here there is an atmosphere of light, music, dance, pre-Hispanic shows and fireworks, it is also a show as the shore of the lagoon is illuminated with torches that according to tradition guide the souls to their offering.
Mixquic
A few hours from the capital of the country is the Mixquic cemetery, a place known for its celebration of the Day of the Dead. In this place from October 31 to November 3 you will find the entire cemetery illuminated with candlelight and people sitting on the graves of their loved ones. On the outskirts of the cemetery you will find Mexican food stalls, churros and the traditional bread of the dead. Right there is the Mixquic cultural house that has an old pre-Hispanic temple that exposes the Miquiztli stone that represented death in ancient times.
Mexico City
Although Mexico City is not such an emblematic place of the day of the dead, the Secretary of Culture of the city prepares different commemorative events for that date. Everything starts from mid-October with exhibitions of catrinas of all sizes and colors, offerings, music and flowers alluding to the date and as the main event on November 2 a parade is held through the main streets of the city, where hundreds of people They wear skulls, catrinas, giant alebrijes, musical bands and floats to honor those who are no longer with us.
Huautla de Jiménez Oaxaca
Huautla de Jiménez in the state of Oaxaca celebrates the Day of the Dead festivities with a spiritual, musical and gastronomic festival that begins on October 27 and ends on November 2 and is distinguished by the visit of the “Huehuentones” or ” Los Viejos Que Regresan ”a group of masked men, singers, dancers and musicians who go to the cemetery to“ Ask for Permission ”before starting the festivities and later dance inside the houses at night where they are considered carriers of spiritual messages.
