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Re: Day of the Dead??

inde — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 05:10:57 GMT

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cindymaria — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 06:02:39 GMT

Maria and I don't plan on missing Vicki or the white party! We will be going to town to see everything during the daytime. :)

Cindy

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sleddog — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 05:40:10 GMT

that's why I said...all depends on what is happening at the resort!

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inde — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 04:43:04 GMT

Yes, unofficial white night is Friday, Nov. 2nd.

Inde

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DoreenA — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 04:35:47 GMT

And wasn't the 2nd going to be the 'unofficial' (or what I have thought of as the Guerilla) White Party.

So many things so little time!

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inde — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 04:29:40 GMT

Just found out that the 2nd is the nite that Vickie Shaw performs, show starts at 9 pm. Just thought would let all know, in case you do not want to miss her performance. Hummmmm...... may have to go during the day to see some of this.

Inde

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lgna70 — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 19:08:13 GMT

This is something I have always wanted to see. I hope it's not considered disrespectable to the families there to go. I look at it as being able to view another culture's take on death, spirituality etc. If something is planned, I think we are in!!

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inde — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 04:13:38 GMT

Ok, so that is Friday nite, the 2nd, that is planned to go to town? Will put it on the to do list!

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sleddog — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 03:51:40 GMT

Inde...Dia de Los Muertos is Nov 2nd...plus there are things happening in town the night before

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inde — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 02:39:42 GMT

Hey there Sleddog! I hope to make the homage too! What night is that going to be, the 31st, Wed.? Have to still pick a nite for my Rhythms of the Night Tour, so do not want to do it on the night that your going to town. Let me know!

Later gater,

Inde

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cindymaria — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 18:37:09 GMT

Foxfire264....the more the merrier! We are planning on attending the second day's events in town for sure.

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Foxfire1313 — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 17:15:35 GMT

All of this sounds amazing. If anyone is going I would love to come as well!

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sleddog — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 17:10:00 GMT

the graveyard display in Xcaret was great to see...i love the way they displayed it going up that hill

there is a real graveyard in PV that's very old & huge and is great to see on Dia de Los Muertos
they usually close down the street just north of the flee markets on Isla Cuale for the celebrations at night
and there is a parade that goes down the Malecon...all very festive!

haven't decided if we'll go into town or not yet...all depends on what's happening at the resort
but i can show or tell anyone where and how to get to these various things...it's all pretty easy!

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cindymaria — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 13:04:19 GMT

Sleddog, sorry you got flack for that, can't imagine why someone would have a problem with it....

Maria and I definitely intend to go into town on either or both days to see the shrines and the events set up by the town. We visited Xcaret the last time we were in Mexico, and were amazed by the representations of shrines from all over the region. We've looked up a bit of info online, and most people say just head into town, and to the city hall as well. Others suggest visiting a local cemetery to observe shrines set up by the family of the local citizens who have died.Honestly, I'm not sure about this. Seems like it might be a bit "gawky" to me.

Any suggestions would be appreciated. :)

Lastly, I read that people sometimes bring candy for the kids in town. Kind of like trick or treating. Have you seen this at all?

Thanks a lot!

Cindy

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sleddog — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 03:14:34 GMT

well...i started a topic many month ago http://www.olivia.com/Connect/groups/439/Topic/179247/ShowThread.aspx

...but since i got flack for it...i just let it go...but now that you all are bringing it up...time for it to resurface...this day is very much a part of my heritage!!!