Graveyards
are crowded during the event. At 6:00 PM, the bells begin to ring every 30
seconds, summoning the deceased. Entire families may stand vigil throughout
the night, ensuring they will be recognized when their dearly departed arrive
to partake of the feast offered them. The following day, after the spirits
have had their fill, what's left is consumed as part of an elaborate picnic.
There
is story telling and laughter as the departed are remembered. Children romp
around the tombs, munching on sugar skeletons and skulls, while adults sample
pan de los muertos (bread of the dead). Who will be the lucky one to bite
into the toy plastic skeleton hidden by the baker in each loaf?
Oaxaca
is a special place to visit at any time of year, but being present during
this unique festival will leave you with unforgettable memories. Perhaps the
most remarkable thing about this celebration for the deceased is the infusion
of life given to its participants.
Calendar
of Events
El Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead), 2010
Wednesday,
Oct. 27th
Walking tour
of Downtown Oaxaca/Chocolate demo tour.
Time: 3:00-7:00 p.m.
Price: $25.00 USD per person.
Includes:
A
short ride to the neighboring barrio of Xochimilco will start your
tour. The walking tour will start from the church of Xochimilco and will
end up at the chocolate factory in downtown Oaxaca where you will see first-hand how chocolate is ground. You will bring back the warm paste to the B&B Encanto Jalatlaco where you will be shown how to mold the chocolate. Along the way
we will visit many historical buildings, baroque churches, visit
colorful shops as well as markets. Total walk time is about 4 hrs
traveling a distance of just under 3/4 of a mile.
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Thursday,
Oct. 28th
Mole Negro
Cooking Class. Traditional dish for Dia de los Muertos.
Time: 10:00 am
Price: $65.00 USD per person.
Includes:
- •Tour
of the market Merced, where you will be shown how to select the correct
ingredients for
the days meal: Mole Negro (Black sauce)
- •Hands
on class for preparing and mixing the ingredients.
- •Four course
dinner, which will include Mole Negro and mezcal tasting,
Please Contact
us for
reservations. You do not need to be our guest to participate
in any of the listed activities. Everyone is invited.
Friday,
Oct. 29th
Tour to Ocotolan
Time: 9:30 AM - @ 5:00 PM
Price: $50.00 USD per person.
•Round
trip transportation in an late model a/c van, tour of the fabulous outdoor
market of Ocotlan, church and museum of Ocotlan, the home/museum/art
gallery of Roldolfo Morales, the Aquilar sisters who are artist
of clay figurines, Jacobo and Maria Angeles of San Martin Tilcajete where museum quality elaborately painted carved
wooden animals can be seen being made.
•Lunch
included. *
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Painted Alebrije |
Ocotlan
Market |
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Saturday,
Oct. 30th
Mole Negro
Cooking Class. Traditional dish for Dia de los Muertos.
Time: 9:30 am
Price: $65.00 USD per person.
Includes:
- •Tour
of the market Merced, where you will be shown how to select the correct
ingredients for
the days meal: Mole Negro (Black sauce)
- •Hands
on class for preparing and mixing the ingredients
- •Four course
dinner, which will include Mole Negro and mezcal tasting,
Saturday,
Oct. 30th
Construction of the family altar
Time: 4:30 PM
Meeting Place: Encanto Jalatlaco B&B
Price: $20.00 USD per person.
•You
will assist in the
the forming of the altar where the placement of carefully selected items will make a pleasant environment for the loved ones who have passed on to return and visit. To personalize each altar photos of the ones who have passed on are placed with items they had enjoyed while on earth. Please feel free to bring photos or mementos of those you loved and place them on the altar along with the others.
Sunday,
Oct. 31st
Tlacolula/Teotitlan del Valle Tour
Time: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Price: $40.00 USD per person.
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•Tour
of the world renown weaving village of Teotitlan del Valle
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•Demonstration
from start to finish in the complex weaving process using
all natural materials.
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•Enjoy the most colorful indigenous market abound with flowers and other colorful items to ready ones home for the day of the dead.
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Rug
Showroom |
Church
in Teotitlan |
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Sunday,
Oct. 31st
Tour of the cemetery at Xoxocotlan
Time: 6:30 PM - @ 10:30 PM
Price: $60.00 USD per person Includes:
•A
light snack offered at our B&B Encanto Jalatlaco.
•Tour
of the cemetery located in Xoxocotlan
•Round
trip transportation in late model passenger van
•Tour
of the cemetery with explanations. Bring your camera. This will be a fantastic
photo opportunity!
•Return
to a central location around 10:30 P.M. |
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Altar at Mis
Recuerdos |
Painted Carved
Skull |
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Monday,
Nov. 01
Cemetery of Tlalixtac & Etla Comparsa
Time: 4:30 PM - @ 11:00 PM
Price: $50.00 USD per person Includes:
•Round
trip transportation in an late model a/c van.
Your fun filled evening will start by visiting a small nearby cemetery that is very photogenic.
You will be taken to the town of Etla where you will be privy to witness the
traditions of the local Comparsa ( The comparsa is similar to Carnival), where
the inhabitants join together and parade, some in costume, others in large
paper machete human-like figures, through the streets laughing, singing, drinking
and eating, all with the non-stop sound of fireworks. and band music. A perfect
time to just have fun, relax and join in on the festivities.
Wednesday,
Nov. 03
Tour of the cemetery at San Antonino Castillo Velasco
Time: 4:00 p.m. - @ 10:00 p.m.
Price: $55.00 USD per person
•Dinner included. *
•You will be guided through this magnificent graveyard where not only are the graves decorated to welcome the spirits, but also for the hope of winning the competition of "best decorated grave site". Many hours of love are poured into adorning the graves and the view is spectacular. Bring your camera. This will be a fantastic
photo opportunity!
•Round
trip transportation in late model passenger van
•Return
to La Casa de Mis Recuerdos around 9:30 p.m. |
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Altar at Mis
Recuerdos |
Painted Carved
Skull |
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* Alcoholic beverages not included where indicated
Please
Contact
us for reservations. You do not need
to be a guest at our B&B to participate in any of the above activities.
These activities are open to all.
