In furthering the revival of Mexican traditions across Puerto Peñasco, the 2021 Festival of Altares de Muertos and Catrinas successfully returned to adorn Calle 32 “Rodeo Drive” on days leading up to the traditional Day of the Dead.

In this 7^th traditional Mexican festival of the dearly departed, promoted by the Municipal Institute of Culture and Art (IMCA), residents and tourists alike enjoyed the colorful attire of Catrina participants, and the moving inspiration surrounding the 24 altars along the route.

2021 winners included:

Catrinas

1^st Adriana Cárdenas

2^nd Yoshua Marín

3rd Claudio Acedo

Altars

1st Plaza Fabiola

2nd Municipal DIF

3rd  Obrera neighborhood Community Center

The two-day event, held on the evenings of Oct. 30^th and 31^st, also included an artistic program featuring projection of “The Bat” by the Schuk Toak Visitors Center, theater, folkloric dance, along with modern and regional dances, a string ensemble, children’s folklore, Polynesian dance, and a Sunday procession of Catrinas led by the Afirka Dusté group.

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