Day of the Dead
Yucatán government inaugurates state altar exhibition
Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena inaugurated the Gran Muestra Estatal de Altares in Mérida's Plaza Grande, featuring over 70 offerings honoring Maya traditions of Janal Pixan. The event aims to preserve cultural identity and draws thousands of visitors. It included demonstrations of prehispanic practices like Pok Ta Pok.
When to set up the Day of the Dead offering
The Day of the Dead offering is a profound ritual in Mexico, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It is set up to welcome the souls of the deceased, guiding them with symbolic elements. Tradition dictates assembling it between October 27 and 31, depending on the type of soul expected.
Puebla's pulque fair celebrates Day of the Dead 2025
Puebla's Central Pulque Fair takes place on November 1 and 2, 2025, to honor Day of the Dead traditions with the pre-Hispanic drink as the star. The event features music, poetry, and gastronomy in the city's heart. Entry is via a voluntary 'calaverita' donation.
Grand day of the dead parade 2025 tours cdmx with art and technology
The Grand Day of the Dead Parade 2025 will transform Mexico City's streets into a vibrant stage of color, art, and memory on November 1. Organized by the CDMX Government and the Secretariat of Culture, the event will gather thousands of participants from Puerta de los Leones to the Zócalo. For the first time, OPPO brand will join the route, capturing moments with its technology.