Celebrate "Mexico Halloween" in Cancun
Like the fun-filled Halloween traditions associated with the United States, Mexico covers the somber autumn holiday with a variety of celebrations and activities. Known throughout Latin America as El Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), Cancun offers visitors a truly unique version of this popular holiday, with many events including both modern Mayan customs and traditions of Mexico. A from 31 October with the celebrations for the souls of the dead return, the party continues until November each year, 2.
In Cancun is in the center of the historical region known as the Riviera Maya, many of the events in the city incorporated Hanal Pixan - Mayan ritual of the dead. Both in Cancun and in most Mayan sites outside the city, prayer services candlelight held Oct. 31 to commemorate the dead. After this period of reflection, Pixan Hanal quickly becomes a meal shared by hundreds friendly. The tamales are often cooked in an underground pit and served for the living and the dead, as it is believed that the deceased absorb the essence of food placed in their graves. Sweet wines made by hand and passed around for all to enjoy, but Hanal Pixan is only the beginning of this incredible party.
October 31 is also marks the beginning of a period of three culinary festival in Cancun that will take place both in the streets and all best restaurants. At the festival of gastronomy of the city, visitors can taste local delicacies and gourmet international cuisine prepared by top chefs from Mexico. Held outdoors along the Caribbean coast, this festival is anything but sober one days of the ritual of the dead, and guests are invited to eat and drink much as they like. If you dine at any of the restaurants in Cancun on vacation three days, you'll be treated special local recipes reserved for the Day of the Dead. At night, many visitors move from restaurants to bars and nightclubs where special events like costume parties have become the norm.
One of the most fascinating traditions associated with the Day of the Dead is the creation of colorful altars - known in Mexico as gifts - to honor their loved ones. Wherever you travel in the city, will go through numerous altars, containing all sorts of offers. Situated on the white cloth tables, altars around Cancun screen fresh flowers and chocolate skulls wooden crosses, personal mementos and photographs. Although the tradition of honoring the dead can seem solemn, positive environment holiday extends these custom screens, as prizes are awarded to the most elaborate and beautifully decorated altars.
The most recent Day Dead for visitors to Cancun activity takes place south of the city where nature and cultural park Xcaret. Last year unveiled the park from the bridge to Paradise - One of the most unique cemeteries. Consisting of 365 luxurious graves created by local artists, The Bridge to Paradise serves as a creative representation of history and culture Mexican. For example, a sculpture of colors complete with bed linen mythology references dream in the country, while a miniature replica of a cathedral reminds visitors of the religious culture of Mexico. During the celebrations surrounding the Day of the Dead, visitors are served sweets and other refreshments are altars set throughout the cemetery. As the celebrations in Cancun, Xcaret and events in their cemetery rejoice in life and cultural traditions of Mexico in the day Today, seemingly obscure.
Like the American tradition of Halloween, children are encouraged to don costumes and trick-or-Treat for the celebrations Day of the Dead. However, the myth and the Mexican tradition with some interesting elements contribute to the experience of children. Like most trick-or-treating takes place Nov. 2 - the day when, as myth has it, the spirits must leave the homes of their loved ones and return to the other side - all children take red string bracelets to ward off harmful spirits who travel to the underworld. As with all other events surrounding the Day of the Dead, visitors are encouraged to participate in local traditions.
Moreover, as the festival takes place just weeks before the start of the peak travel season, Day of the Dead may be one of the best times to visit Cancun. Many airlines and resorts offer special rates this week, making trips to This affordable luxury destination for any family.
Although the Day of the Dead is celebrated throughout Latin America, some places look as colorful as the festival Cancun. If you want to try one of the most cherished holidays in the region, visit the city where modern luxury and the Mayan tradition combine to create a holiday unforgettable.
About the Author
This article was written by Justin Burch. Justin writes select pieces about vacationing in the Caribbean for the
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