Altar de Dolores (Altar of Sorrows) – An Easter Tradition
The Altar of Dolores is one of the customs of the Easter season that has been preserved since colonial times in Mexico, and that continues to be honored for generations. In Pátzcuaro tradition has been preserved for many years in our Hotel Mansion Iturbe . Altar of Sorrows an Easter Tradition at Hotel Mansion Iturbe in Patzcuaro We are sad to say that this year, due to the pandemic, our Altar of Dolores will not available to the public. We suggest that you prepare your own Altar of Dolores ! This altar should be prepared for “Dolores’ Friday,” which is the Friday before Palm Sunday . Here are some of the elements of the Altar of Dolores , which you can use lar make your own Altar: The colors to be used are Purple and White, which represent the mourning of the Sorrowful Virgin. Obviously, we need a representation of the Sorrowful Mary, which can be a painting, a photograph, or a statue or carving. Different-colored water represent the following: · White: