Patzcuaro awaits you: Celebrate the Day of the Dead in a magical setting in Mexico
The Night of the Dead “Animecha Kejtsïtakua”, in Michoacán, is among the most emblematic and representative Mexican festivities. The “Night of the Souls” is a ritual of the native peoples with a great cultural value that has been preserved over the years and is unique in the world and has been declared by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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| Day of the Dead celebrations in Pátzcuaro Lake Region |
Located in the heart of Pátzcuaro, Hotel Mansión Iturbe is the perfect place to start your exploration of the traditions of Night of the Dead.
So what is so special about Day of the Dead in Pátzcuaro?
Year after year
the indigenous (Purepecha) community takes it time to carry out
this important ritual of the “Night of the Souls,” during which
the dead return and live with their loved ones, however briefly, on this
emotional and significant date.
Candles and the ubiquitous “cempasúchil
flowers,” (marigolds) are everywhere. The aroma of a special incense of
the season spreads throughout the cemetery.
The cempásuchil
flower symbolizes the Day of the Dead in Mexico, its color in
pre-Hispanic times was associated with the sun.
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| Day of the Dead in Patzcuaro, Michoacan, Mexico |
You will
see that people bring food and objects that the deceased liked
in life (e.g., playing cards, dominoes, cigars, etc., among favorite
foods). Offerings and altars in each community of the Pátzcuaro Lake Region, are based on this “formula.”
If you have the
opportunity to visit the cemeteries as well as different places, whether they
are artisan workshops, hotels, restaurants or any other establishment during
your visit to Pátzcuaro during the Night of the Dead Season, it is important to retain a high level of respect where
you find an “ofrenda” (altar of the dead), considering that these are
dedicated to people and that their loved ones have made them with love for
their deceased relatives.
So, at all times, we recommend you to ask permission
if you want to take a picture and if you visit the cemeteries, try to
keep quiet, since during this ritual people come to watch over their loved
ones and may be praying or singing.
We invite you to
live this unique experience. Drink in the Night of the Dead in Pátzcuaro and
the Lake District in communities such as Tzurumútaro, Ihuatzio,
Cucuchucho, Tzintzuntzan, Santa Fe de la Laguna, San Jerónimo
Purénchecuaro, Erongarícuaro, San Francisco Uricho, Jarácuaro, Arocutín, Tócuaro,
and San Pedro Pareo.
On the islands of Lake Pátzcuaro, you can also appreciate the offerings and
altars of the Night of the Dead on Janitzio, Tecuena, Yunuen
and Pacanda. If you go on the lake, follow the indications of
the authorities and remember to be respectful at all times.
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| Day of the Dead in Patzcuaro, Michoacan, Mexico |
In addition to
the traditions of the Night of the Dead, Pátzcuaro offers
you a unique shopping experience during the Day of the Dead season
in Mexico. The Tianguis Artesanal is the
perfect place to purchase handcrafted pieces made by the talented
artisans from all over Michoacán. A
treat for lovers of Mexican Folk Art.
Get ready to
live the experience of the Night of the Dead in Michoacán and
remember that this year the activities start earlier with the Week of
the Dead in Michoacán. We have prepared a series of activities
that you will love!
Come and discover why Pátzcuaro is the
most magical place to live this season!
*Text, pictures and video property of Hotel Mansión Iturbe.
We invite you to check more post in our blog, you will find information about Pátzcuaro and its surroundings that we hope will be useful for your next visit to our colonial town.
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