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The Authentic Practices of Days of Finados or Janal Pixan

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Culture and traditions

Janal Pixan, Finados, or Day of the Dead in Yucatán

In Yucatán, the Day of the Dead is known as Finados or Janal Pixan. Here’s an in-depth look at this beautiful tradition and the practices around it.
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Gastronomy

All about Pib, a traditional Yucatecan Day of the Dead dish

Everything there is to know about this delicious Yucatecan dish, a staple of the Janal Pixan season: its meaning, ingredients, history, and more.
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Connect, Ignite, Transform. MoodleMoot Global 2024 in Mérida

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The 2024 Festival of Souls: Mérida’s Day of the Dead activities

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Gastronomy

An authentic recipe for Yucatán’s mukbilpollo or pib—for beginners

Make your own Pib or Mukbilpollo (Día de Muertos tamal) from scratch: detailed instructions on how to make it at home, step by step.

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