The Monarch Butterflies have arrived in Michoacán, bringing with them the magic of the Night of the Dead. These beautiful lepidopterans, which travel more than 4,000 kilometers from Canada, join the people of Michoacán in one of the most deep-rooted traditions in the region.
Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla announced that the butterflies have begun to arrive at the sanctuaries of Senguio, El Rosario and Sierra Chincua, where they will remain from November to March.
He also stressed that Michoacán is ready to receive tourists and visitors from neighboring states, who will be able to experience the Night of the Dead and admire these wonderful creatures up close.
In Michoacán, the Night of the Dead is a celebration that honors the deceased. The Purépecha communities prepare altars and offerings in the cemeteries, decorated with cempasúchil flowers and candles, to welcome the souls of their loved ones.
A unique natural spectacle
The Monarch Country, which covers more than 56,000 hectares between Michoacán and the State of Mexico, is home to up to 20 million butterflies. This reserve, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, offers an unparalleled natural spectacle, with a diversity of plants, mammals, reptiles, birds and insects.
In the Historic Center of Morelia, the Night of the Dead joins other traditions such as the Pirekua, the Tradition of the Voladores de San Pedro Tarímbaro and Traditional Cuisine, which make Michoacán a paradigm of the cultural wealth of Mexico.
Source: eluniversal
