The esplanade of the Municipal Garden and the former convent of San Francisco will become the “Pueblo Calavera” from October 29 to November 2, a festival in which you can taste local cuisine and various artistic and cultural activities for the entire community. family.
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At a press conference, the municipal president, Alfredo González Quiroz, officially presented the “Pueblo Calavera” festival, an event that, he said, seeks to exalt the traditions of the Day of the Dead and promote the circular economy of the municipality.
The municipality indicated that the project seeks to develop a wide variety of activities for both children and adults with activities that will range from the presentation of storytellers to the installation of a huge altar, as well as a light show.
He pointed out that among the scheduled events is the Calavera People Parade, which will offer walkers a route full of color and tradition and the placement of an altar that seeks to pay tribute to the ancestors of the Tepeapulquenses, therefore, He called for those who wish to bring a candle and the image of their loved one to remain on the altar.
For the little visitors, he said, a space called Huesitlán was developed, which will have thematic games and “the house of bones.”
He mentioned that the most adventurous will be able to embark on the Underworld tour, an experience that will take them through Mictlán, guided by characters that evoke the stories of the pre-Hispanic worldview.
He added that, in the garden of the former convent of San Francisco de Asís, a set will be set up like a pantheon, which will be traditionally decorated and in which passers-by will be able to take photographs, activities that, he announced, will take place at different times, starting from 9 in the morning and until 9 p.m.
“Pueblo Calavera is a space for the inhabitants of Tepeapulco and its visitors to celebrate the traditions of the Day of the Dead in a safe environment, full of culture, Mexican gastronomy and family coexistence.”
Finally, the mayor stated that this activity also strengthens tourism, local commerce and positions Tepeapulco as a cultural center in the region, and specified: “We want Pueblo Calavera to become a celebration that connects us with our roots.” .
