Festival of Souls archivos

An Awaited Celebration: Hanal Pixán

2 October, 2021

Every year at the end of October and beginning of November, the souls of family members and friends who have already left this world have a date with their…

Day of the Dead in Yucatán

22 October, 2019

On October 31, and November 1 and 2, the Mexican people celebrate their loved ones who have passed on. The best way to describe this Mexican holiday is to say…

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Culture, Traditions

Festival de las Ánimas 2019

22 October, 2019

Mérida is well known for celebrating cultural and religious events that keep our ancestral traditions alive. As a part of these customs, which are centered on social inclusion and family-friendly…

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Letter from the Editor

Letter From the Editor: October 2018

15 October, 2018

“…where the footprint of history, memories, love, and pain meet: that’s a cemetery.” -Mafer Cantillo The opening quote for my letter this month comes from our Editorial Assistant, Mafer Cantillo,…

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