Day of the Dead in Oaxaca

On the 2 of November the people of Mexico celebrate the Day of the Dead. During the day schools hold special ceremonies and build altars outside their houses. On the night of 2 of November families go to their local cemetery to remember their loved ones. They build altars on the tombs of the dead. On top of the tombs they lay a carpet of flowers and candles. They take seasonal fruits, cakes and a special bread called Pan de Muerto which families bake especially for this feast. Families and friends share special drinks and food during an all night vigil, surrounded by the light of the candles and the memory of their loved ones.

Day of the Dead in Oaxaca In the firsts days of November the smell of incense perfumes most of Oaxaca, the Day of the Dead is celebrated.The festivities of the Day of the Dead, also known as All Saints, are among the most important celebrated during the religious calendar, specially in the rural communities.The origins of the Day of the Dead come from the very human need for transcendence after death, which has preoccupied all human groups. The denial of total disappearance has permitted the development of mythical ideas of the world of the dead.The Day of the Dead starts on October 31st. In the market families buy flowers, incense, candles, food and other items with which they construct their Altars and make their offerings.These altars are usually built on top of the table, covered with a white table cloth or decorative tissue paper, this is where the offerings are made.

Sunday, October 28, 10:00 am - 2 pm $US60.00 Cooking class. Black mole. Casa Crespo, Crespo 415

Sunday, October 28, 10 am, US$18Field trip to the Tlacolula Market.Santa María el Tule, a visit to one of the widest trees in the world.Mitla , we´ll admire its exquisite decoration made of fretwork.

Tuesday,October 30th, 10:00 am - 2 pm, $US60.00. Cooking class. Tamales. Casa Crespo, Crespo 415

Wednesday , October 31st, 11 am. $US20 Altar decoration with artist Oscar Carrizosa. Casa Crespo, Crespo 415

Wednesday, October 31st, 8 pm, US$35Xoxocotlán Cemetery, be part of an ancient tradition.This tours lasts 3 and half hours.

Friday, November 2nd, 7 pm, US$35San Felipe del Agua Cemetery.This tour lasts 3 and half hours

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