dia de los muertos

Anuncian festival de Altares de Muertos y Catrinas 2020

Modifican el evento por protocolos de Covid-19 Por sexto año consecutivo, se confirma la celebración del tradicional Día de los Muertos Altares y Catrinas 2020, aunque con modificaciones por los protocolos de Covid-19, con el fin de preservar las tradiciones mexicanas y fomentar la participación comunitaria en actividades recreativas y culturales, informó Beatriz Salido Macías. […]

Day of the Dead celebrations Nov 1-5

Day of the Dead activities organized by City Office on Art & Culture / “Rodeo Drive” curios shops All activities along “Rodeo Drive” Calle 32 (former road to Cholla Bay) November 1st – many of the shop owners of traditional ethnic origin install diverse Day of the Dead altars per their varied customs November 2nd […]

Día de Muertos

Republished from Oct. 2011 To the people of New York, Paris, or London, “death” is a word that is never pronounced because it burns the lips. The Mexican, however, frequents it, jokes about it, caresses it, sleeps with it, celebrates it; it is one of its favorite toys and most steadfast love. Of course, in […]

Halloween or Day of the Dead?

Leer en Español By MoKa Hammeken As the date nears, it would seem there is a small conflict in the air – to celebrate Halloween or Day of the Dead. Obviously there are people who wish to rescue Mexican traditions, as a way to strengthen identity; nevertheless, we cannot set aside acculturation and the strong […]

Ghost Stories

In Mexico, as in many other countries, we enjoy ghost stories. The sensation of goose bumps from an icy wind wrapping around one’s neck while such stories are being told is fascinating for many people. There is no better moment for myths to come alive than the paranormal environment surrounding Mexico’s traditional Day of the […]

Day of the Dead Altar Contest 11/2

By Azucena Mazon As part of celebrations surrounding the Día de los Muertos, the Office of Civic and Cultural Affairs will be holding an altar contest on November 2nd. The traditional contest will take place on the patio of Casa Juarez (across from City Hall) beginning around 6 p.m.  Those in attendance will be able […]

Day of the Dead Altar Contests

On Oct. 25th, the local COBACH high-school continued its more than 20 years of Day of the Dead traditions with the presentation of their annual Altar Contest. The event was open to public viewing beginning at 6 p.m., where visitors were able to view the more than 30 altars this year.  Cultural presentations of dance […]

La Catrina – The woman of Mexico

By MoKa Hammeken “La Catrina” is a key element within Mexican culture. Originally she was created as a satire of Mexican aristocracy in the pre-revolutionary era. The original name of this celebrated figure, with 100% Mexican roots, was “Calavera Garbancera,” as “garbancera” was the nickname at that time given to people of indigenous ancestry who […]

Day of the Dead altar contest honors Mexican traditions

Press Release Bulletin 0067 Oct. 23.  With the objective of enhancing Mexican traditions surrounding the Day of the Dead, the XXI City Government of Puerto Peñasco, through its office on Civil and Cultural Affairs (ACC) has organized an Altar and Literary Calaveras contest. (Calaveras Literarias are meant to be humoristic, satirical epitaphs). Jesús Romero Chagoyan, […]

Día de Muertos (Day of the dead)

To the people of New York, Paris, or London, “death” is a word that is never pronounced because it burns the lips. The Mexican, however, frequents it, jokes about it, caresses it, sleeps with it, celebrates it; it is one of its favorite toys and most steadfast love. Of course, in his attitude perhaps there […]