

To live the path followed by the souls in the “Dia de Muertos” celebration, the living ones make this tour from the City’s General Graveyard to one of the most emblematic parks in the Historic Center…
The Dia de Muertos is a celebration full of meaning and symbolism, all dedicated to those who aren’t among us anymore but, according to the Mexican tradition, they come to visit us once a year. In the spirit of this Mexican belief, TYT brings you a short explanation of the meaning of symbolisms on the “Paseo de las Animas”.

In recent years Merida has been the host of a special event previous to the “Hanal Pixán” dates, the “Festival de las Animas” (Spirit’s Festival). The festival lasts 7 days, in which take place several traditional events in the Historic Center, like vaquerías, serenatas, tours around the General Graveyard, the traditional altars and the always popular “Paseo de las Animas”, which is the principal activity of the festival.

The Paseo de las Animas is like a parade in which people meet in the General Graveyard, all dressed in the Yucatecan traditional clothes and with a skull painted all over the face to simulate being the souls that will come this year to our world. Then all together they walk to the San Juan Park, where there are other activities.

All along the path followed by the souls, there are music, altars and people representing the traditional “Catrina,” the Mexican personification of Death, as a skeleton dressed up as a 19th century Mexican high-society lady.

As the principal part of this year’s “Festival de las Animas,” the “Paseo de las Animas” will be held Friday October 27 at 8:00pm. TYT team hopes that you decide to participate in the “Paseo de las Animas” and keep enjoying the activities of the festival this week.
By Jorge Andrés Barrera Rojas for TYT
With an International Trade degree from the Autonomous University of Yucatan, Jorge is currently an Editor for The Yucatan Times, Business Adviser and Chinese language and culture student. He also speaks Spanish, English and French.
To check the rest of the “Dia de Muertos” series click on the tag “Dia de Muertos” or on the following links:
- www.theyucatantimes.com/dia-de-muertos-all-saints-day-two-schools-of-thought-blend-into-one-tradition/
- www.theyucatantimes.com/hanal-pixan-the-yucatecan-dia-de-muertos-the-altar-is-the-heart-of-the-festivity/
- www.theyucatantimes.com/the-four-most-haunted-places-in-yucatan/
- www.theyucatantimes.com/dia-de-muertos-a-celebration-of-life/
- www.theyucatantimes.com/la-catrina-mexican-representation-of-death/
- www.theyucatantimes.com/meridas-general-cemetery-the-gate-to-the-other-life/
- www.theyucatantimes.com/pan-de-muerto-the-sweet-part-of-the-dia-de-muertos-festivity/
- www.theyucatantimes.com/tyt-infographic-dia-de-muertos/
more recommended stories
Mexican Fernando Valenzuela is now officially a living legend; the LA Dodgers to retire number 34
The Los Angeles Dodgers will retire.
President of the Mexican Supreme Court of Justice demands, in front of AMLO, that the Judicial Branch be respected
In front of President Andrés Manuel.
BACKYARD BIRDING IN MERIDA, YUCATAN AND BEYOND-A YOUNG PUMA MEETS A YOUNG GUANACO IN PATAGONIA, CHILE
Imagine when three puma trekkers witnessed.
Market vendors in Merida tamper with scales
Non-established merchants located outside Merida’s main.
How much sargassum is expected to arrive in Yucatan this year?
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural.
Leaders of Indigenous Peoples and Afro-Mexicans ethnic groups in Yucatan sworn in as Governor and Vice-Governor of the group
During the First State Assembly of.
Mauricio Vila is elected vice president of the National Conference of Governors (Conago)
Governor Mauricio Vila Dosal was unanimously.
Domestic tourists take advantage of the first long weekend to visit Mexico’s beach destinations
On the first long weekend of.
Mexican feminist stand-up comedians joke about Machismo
Activist Itzel Arcos, creator of Standup.
Mayan Train workers block exit from Valladolid, Yucatan
Workers of the Mayan Train blocked.
Leave a Comment