The Catrinas will take over the city of Mérida as part of the Festival of the Souls 2024 this October
Next Saturday the 26th, the end of Paseo de Montejo will be dressed in color, mysticism, and tradition with the Festival of Catrinas, which will be held from 2000 to 2300 hours. On this special day, the public will be able to enjoy Mexican images represented by artists characterized as Catrinas and Catrines, with live music and dances that pay tribute to the Day of the Dead.
Alejandra Montes, director of the independent dance company Moloch Tribal, explained that this event is an open celebration for the whole family. “The procession to the altar will begin on 47th Street and will advance to the main stage. We invite the public to join in with candles and, if they wish, a photograph to place on the altar as a sign of respect and memory for those who are no longer with us,” Montes explained.
The festival will feature notable international participation, as artists from Colombia, such as the Aquelarre Tribal tribe, and from the United States, with teachers and dancers Elsanne Barrows and Aruna Endes, will contribute their interpretations of this festivity. In total, more than 25 local and foreign artists will be on stage, all dressed up as catrinas and Catrines, which promises a unique visual spectacle.
This event also represents an opportunity to share Mexican culture internationally, as representatives of Moloch Tribal, after the Catrina Festival in Mérida, will be traveling to Denver, United States, for the event “Catrinas in My City.” On this occasion, they will bring the richness of Mexican traditions and the symbolism of the catrina, an icon of the Day of the Dead, to the international community.
The director of Moloch Tribal highlighted that this is a unique opportunity for Yucatecans to experience and connect with their roots through dance and culture.
With free admission and the possibility of being part of the procession, this festival not only promises a night of entertainment, but a space of respect, celebration, and memory for all generations.
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