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7 Events to Celebrate "The Day of the Dead" in Tijuana

You choose how to live this beautiful tradition

TIJUANA.- There's only one week and two days until the celebration of one of the most famous traditions in Mexico, "The Day of The Dead" celebrations, and as every year, many events are organized in the city to pay homage to the loved ones who are no longer with us.

Colors, art, magic, and more, are waiting for you in any of these events:

1.- Traditional Puré´hpecha, Janitzio Monumental Offering

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The Cultural Center of Tijuana will organize this already traditional offering, which according to the description in the flyer, will be in honor of all our ancestors:

"Our ancestors saw death as a road to another state of living, that's why they used to bury people with their personal objects, which after being discovered by archeologists, helped them identify their social class."

Where? CECUT

When? Tuesday Oct. 25

Time: 5:00 pm

Cover: FREE

More information here

2.- Festival Calacas

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This is a festival where the theater play called "Calacas" is performed, capturing the work essence of Jose Guadalupe, who represents very well the practice of this Mexican tradition. Characters will interact with the public while exhibitions of some traditional Altars of the Dead will please anyone's eyes.

Where? Pasaje Gomez, Zona Centro

When? Wednesday Nov. 2

Time: 2:00 pm

Cover: FREE

More information here

3.- Catrinas and Catrines Contest

This is the 2th edition and Galerias Hipodromo will be the host of such colorful contest, where the winners of both categories will get $1,500 "galipesos" ($82.00 dlls), which is money you can only spend at the mall.

Categories:

A: 0 -12-years-old

B: 13 -17-years-old

C: More than 18-years-old

Where? Galerias Hipodromo

When? Oct. 29

Time: 4:00 pm

Cover: $6.00 and $7.00 the day of the event.

More information here

4.- El Jolgorio de las Almas (The revelry of the souls)

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This multicultural festival is made of three stages: "The Procession", "The Offering" and "The Arguende" (Gossip, Party). The mission of this event is to gather "Tijuanenses" to enjoy a meeting with their beloved ones who have passed on.

At the end of that, a great party is going to mix dancing, music, theater plays, exhibitions and children workshops for you to have a great time.

Where? 8th Street Park

When? Saturday Nov. 5

Time: From 1:00 pm to 12:00 am

Cover: Free, but if you want to make-up yourself it has a cost of $4.50 and more than

More information here

5.- "The Day of the Dead" Celebration at Miguel Hidalgo Market

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This is the perfect spot to shop for awesome ingredients, spices, Mexican Candy or delicious food, and now "Miguel Hidalgo" Market is organizing a celebration with dance, and pre-hispanic rituals.

Where? Mercado Hidalgo

When? Wednesday Nov. 2

Cover: Free

More information here

6.- Noche de Mil Sabores (A Thousand Flavors Night)

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The Baja Culinary Fest 2016 will include an event called "Noche de Mil Sabores", where 20 restaurants/Food Trucks, tasting stands, Urban Food, Beer, Tequila, Wine and live music will create the perfect environment to spend an unforgettable night in honour of "The Dead." A inaugural meal will take place in Erizo Baja restaurant from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Where? CECUT

When? Friday Oct. 28

Time: 7:00 pm

Cover: Free

More information here

7.- Catrinas Walk

The Culture House of Playas de Tijuana invites you to its First Catrina Walk, where creativity is key and people can show their best Catrina (or Catrin) custom while having a great family time.

Where? Parque Mexico, Playas de Tijuana

When? Friday Oct. 28

Time: 5:00 pm

Cover: Register at The Culture House of Playas de Tijuana or call to 664-630-1825

More information here

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