are similar to the traditions of Halloween fun in the United States combined, the somber autumn holiday in Mexico includes a variety of festivals and activities. Known throughout Latin America as El Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), Cancun offers visitors a unique version of this popular holiday resort, with numerous events in both customs and modern Maya Mexican traditions. Starting from October 31 with the celebrations for the souls of the dead returned, theFestivities continue each year until November 2.
As Cancun is located in the heart of the historic region of events known as the Riviera Maya, many of the city to take over from Pixan Hanali - the Mayan rite of the dead. Both in Cancun and in most Mayan sites outside the city, prayers are held by candlelight on October 31 to commemorate the deceased. After this period of reflection, Hanali Pixan quickly turns into a friendly meal shared by the hundreds. Tamales are often bakedin an underground pit and served both the living and the dead, as it is believed that the deceased absorb the essence of food placed on their graves. sweet wines and handmade are also around to enjoy all the past, but Hanali Pixan marked only the beginning of this holiday.
31 October is also the beginning of a three-day culinary feast in Cancun, a place both in the streets and better restaurants. Gastronomic festival in the city, visitors canFlavours and tastes of international cuisine prepared by gourmet chefs best in Mexico. Outdoor waiting along the Caribbean coast, this festival is anything but a sober day of ritual death, are invited as guests to eat and drink what they want. If you dine on a vacation to Cancun restaurants during the three days will be treated the local recipes Dead reserved for special days. At night, many visitors from restaurants, bars and nightclubswhen special events such as costume parties have become the norm.
One of the most fascinating traditions associated with All Souls Day is the creation of colorful altars - known in Mexico as ofrendas - to honor deceased loved ones. Wherever you travel in the city, you pass many altars with all types of offers. Set the table with a white cloth, altars around Cancun display fresh flowers and chocolate skulls on wooden crosses of personal memoriesand photographs. Although the tradition of honoring the deceased may seem festive, the positive atmosphere of the leave is extended to these shows as custom prices for more elaborate and decorated altars past.
The last day of the dead for visitors to Cancun is the activity in the area south of the city, nature and culture in Xcaret Park last year presented the Park Bridge of Heaven - one of the most unique cemeteries in the world. Consisting of 365elaborate tombs by local artists, The Bridge of Heaven is like a creative representation of Mexican history and culture. For example, a sculpture of a colorful bed full of bed linen articles of the wonderful mythology of the country, while a miniature replica of a cathedral reminds visitors of the religious culture in Mexico. During the celebrations of Day of the Dead, cakes and drinks, visitors from the altar to be served in the cemetery in September Similarthe festivities in Cancun, Xcaret, events, and its cemetery enjoy life and cultural traditions of Mexico to this seemingly dark day.
Similar to the American tradition of Halloween, children are encouraged to costumes and trick-or-Don during the celebrations of Day of the Dead treatment. However, the myth and tradition in Mexico to take some interesting articles to do with children. Since most trick-or-treat takes place from November 2 - the day is a mythspirits to leave the houses of their loved ones and return the other side - all children wear red string bracelets to ward off evil spirits more journeys to the underworld. As with all other events on the day of the Dead, and visitors are invited to participate in local traditions.
Moreover, as the party just weeks before the peak season, May Day Cancun one of the best times to visit the dead. Many airlinesResort and special rates this week that feature travel to this destination luxury affordable for every family.
Even if the deceased is celebrated the Day in Latin America to see some colorful holiday destinations such as Cancun. If you want to leave one of the most desirable region, visiting the city, where luxury and modern Mayan traditions meet for a holiday unforgettable. create
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