Oaxaca present at the Day of the Dead Parade in CDMX

The traditional Day of the Dead in Oaxaca was announced with more than 50 scheduled activities.

At a press conference at the Los Pinos Cultural Complex in Mexico City, it was announced that the idea of ​​this festivity is to encourage its preservation in the new generations.

From October 26 to November 3, the Secretariats of Tourism; Cultures and Arts; Interculturality, Indigenous and Afro-Mexican Peoples and Communities; the DIF Oaxaca System and the municipality of Oaxaca de Juárez, will offer the Path to Mictlán with the placement of nine monumental sculptures in the Tourist Walkway on Macedonio Alcalá Street.

And starting on October 28, in front of the Government Palace, “La Catrina”, a monumental sculpture made of stone, will be placed in the state capital, said the local Secretary of Tourism, Saymí Pineda.

In Oaxaca during the celebration of All Saints’ Day, we honor our loved ones who have passed away but we still feel them close thanks to our traditions, the memory and nostalgia are allowed with feelings of hope and gratitude for the life of those who make us feel more alive,” he explained.

The Day of the Dead Festival “Xandu’ the visit of our loved ones” will be held for the first time.

Activities in Oaxaca for the Day of the Dead.

On November 2, Oaxaca will be present at the Great Day of the Dead Parade in Mexico City, which has a route of eight kilometers, and which every year brings together more than 1.25 million people who come to witness the contingents that celebrate this Mexican tradition.

For Oaxaca, the All Saints’ Day season is very special, as our streets are filled with color and life with the parades and facades painted by artistic groups, while the cemeteries are prepared with devotion and deep respect for the reception of the souls that have departed from this plane,” said Pineda Velasco.

Finally, it was confirmed that from October 26 to 31, the state of Oaxaca will receive 194 flights from six national and six international destinations.

The arrival of 72,210 people is expected, which will allow a hotel occupancy of 78.70 percent and an economic impact of 289 million pesos.

Source: excelsior