Day of the Dead

You'reDoingWhat? · Oct 14, 2012

Does anyone know if there is a Day of the dead festival in or near cancun ?

christy&brad · Oct 15, 2012

You'reDoingWhat? said: ↑

Does anyone know if there is a Day of the dead festival in or near cancun ?
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Second that. This is my last full day in Cancun and my Hubby 40th bday. Be nice to do something really different.

Steve · Oct 15, 2012

Day of the dead is normally a private thing practiced by religious families. I don't think there are parties or festivals, at least I have never known of any. I suppose some clubs and bars in the HZ may try and capitalise on it, although it wouldn't be authentic.

From wikipedia:

People go to cemeteries to be with the souls of the departed and build private altars containing the favorite foods and beverages, as well as photos and memorabilia, of the departed. The intent is to encourage visits by the souls, so the souls will hear the prayers and the comments of the living directed to them. Celebrations can take a humorous tone, as celebrants remember funny events and anecdotes about the departed.[3]
Plans for the day are made throughout the year, including gathering the goods to be offered to the dead. During the three-day period, families usually clean and decorate graves;[2] most visit the cemeteries where their loved ones are buried and decorate their graves with ofrendas (offerings), which often include orange Mexican marigolds.

Some families build altars or small shrines in their homes;[2] these usually have the Christian cross, statues or pictures of the Blessed Virgin Mary, pictures of deceased relatives and other persons, scores of candles and an ofrenda. Traditionally, families spend some time around the altar, praying and telling anecdotes about the deceased. In some locations, celebrants wear shells on their clothing, so when they dance, the noise will wake up the dead; some will also dress up as the deceased.
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Not my idea of a fun day out!

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