30 OCT - 2 NOV
Festival of Light and Life
Chignahuapan, Puebla
Day of the Dead celebration on the Chignahuapan lagoon, featuring a torchlight procession, pre-Hispanic dances, and a spectacular light show.
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Important Note
Ideal para destacar como evento visual/nocturno.
Important:Dates and programs can change. Verify on the official town site before traveling.
Hotels
ToursHistory and Origin
This celebration has its origins in the pre-Hispanic rituals of the region in honor of the deceased. Over the years, it transformed into an impressive multimedia show that recreates the passage of souls to the Mictlán (underworld) through Nahuatl mythology.
WHAT YOU WILL FIND
Torchlight walk from the center to the lagoon
Floating stage show on the Chignahuapan Lagoon
Exhibition of pre-Hispanic dances and lights
Sawdust carpets and traditional offerings