Similar to the fun associated with Halloween traditions in the United States, Mexico, embracing the sad autumn festival with 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 the island resort with numerous events, both traditional and modern Mexican Maya costumes. From October 31, with celebrations for the souls of the dead returned,Festivities continue each year until November 2.
As Cancun is located in the center of the historic region known as the Riviera Maya, many of the events of the city to take over Hanali Pixan - 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 a pit, and both the living and the dead, was used as it is believed that the deceased absorb the essence of the food given to their graves. and sweet wines are made by hand around to enjoy all over, but Hanali Pixan only marked the beginning of this holiday.
The 31st October is also the start of a three-day culinary festival in Cancun, which takes place both on the streets and the best restaurants. Food festival in the city, visitors canTaste and taste international gourmet cuisine prepared by top chefs in Mexico. Outdoor waiting along the Caribbean coast, this festival is anything but a sober day of the ritual Dead, are invited as guests to eat and drink what they want. If you dine in a vacation in Cancun, the restaurants during the three days that the dead are treated in local dishes reserved for special days. At night, draw visitors from many restaurants, bars and nightclubswhen special events like costume parties have become the norm.
One of the most fascinating traditions associated with the Day of the Dead is the creation of colorful altars - known in Mexico as ofrendas - to honor deceased relatives. Wherever you go downtown, you pass through a number of altars, all kinds of offers. on tables laid with white cloth, the altars around Cancun display fresh flowers and chocolate skulls on wooden crosses, personal memorabiliaand photographs. Although the tradition of honoring the dead seem festive, the positive mood of the holiday extend to these custom showing how awards will be handed over to the lavish and beautifully decorated altars.
The last day of the dead for Cancun's visitors can find work in the south of the city, the nature and Cultural Park last year presented the Xcaret Park Bridge of Heaven - one of the only cemeteries in the world. Consisting of 365elaborate tombs by local artists, The Bridge to Paradise itself as a creative presentation of history and Mexican culture. For example, a sculpture of a colorful bed linens with fantastic references mythology of the country entirely, while a miniature replica of a cathedral commemorates the religious culture of Mexico. During the celebrations of Day of the Dead, visitors are altars of candy and other refreshments throughout the cemetery Set is. Similarthe festivities in Cancun, Xcaret events and cheer for their cemetery of life and cultural traditions of Mexico in this seemingly dark day.
Similar to the American tradition of Halloween, children are encouraged to wear costumes and trick-or-treat during the celebrations of Day of the Dead. However, the myth and tradition are some interesting elements of the Mexican experience of children. Since most trick-or-treating takes place on Nov. 2 - the day that the myth hasGhosts have to leave their homes and their loved ones back to the other side - all the kids wear red thread bracelets to ward off harmful spirits journey to the underworld. As with all other events on the day of the Dead, visitors are encouraged to participate in local traditions.
Moreover, as the holiday a couple of weeks and take place before the peak season, May Day of the Dead is one of the best times to visit Cancun. Many airlinesand resorts offer special rates this week, traveling to this destination luxury affordable for every family.
Even if the dead is celebrated the day in Latin America, vacation destinations to watch as colorful as some of Cancun. If you are the most important holiday experience what the region can visit the city where modern luxury and traditional Maya do to create an unforgettable vacation.
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