{"id":7139,"date":"2025-11-02T10:13:57","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T18:13:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/contessajewall.com\/?p=7139"},"modified":"2025-11-02T10:13:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T18:13:59","slug":"mazatlan-had-a-fabulous-day-of-the-dead-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/contessajewall.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/02\/mazatlan-had-a-fabulous-day-of-the-dead-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"Mazatlan had a fabulous Day of the Dead celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lisa Lankins<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>Wuzhappnin in Mazatl\u00e1n<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The spectacular ” Una Noche de Esperanza (A Night of Hope)” Callejoneada (street parade) pays homage to the Day of the Dead and draws thousands to Centro Historico.<\/div>\n
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Faces filled with joy and sighs accompanied by thunderous applause rewarded the enthusiastic participation of a contingent of approximately 800 artists who brought the traditional Day of the Dead street parade to life. The event, organized by the Mazatl\u00e1n government through the Instituto Municipal de Cultura, Turismo y Arte de Mazatlan, directed by Oscar Garc\u00eda Osuna, became an unforgettable “Night of Hope” for thousands of people who thronged the streets of Centro Historico.<\/div>\n
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The grand event, which brought families together and united people across borders, was led by the Mayor of Mazatl\u00e1n, Estrella Palacios Dom\u00ednguez, and the royal court of the 2025 Mazatl\u00e1n Carnaval: Lucero Liz\u00e1rraga (Queen); Desir\u00e9 Ay\u00f3n (Queen of the Floral Games); and Bryan Gamboa (King of Joy). Angela Salazar (Children’s Queen) and Ximena Liz\u00e1rraga (Poetry Queen).<\/div>\n
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Tambora Music: The Heart of the Parade<\/div>\n
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The soundtrack of the night was the unmistakable and powerful tambora music, which resonated with great force, making the streets vibrate and inviting the thousands of attendees to dance. The young people in the dance troupes didn’t hesitate to extend the invitation to those present to join in the dance.<\/div>\n
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The joyful contingent featured lively dance troupes, fire-breathing displays, captivating music, and the iconic ghostly figures, all to the rhythm of this traditional genre that symbolizes the joy of Sinaloa. The Colegas Studio group, from Banda MS, was a worthy exponent of this music during the parade.<\/div>\n
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A Striking Catrina and 14 Memorial Altars<\/div>\n
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The spectacular Catrina, a unique creation by Mazatl\u00e1n artist Luis Antonio “Momo” R\u00edos, drew attention during the procession. His work was acclaimed for its impressive scale, stretching from street to street, and year after year it surprises thousands of families, both local and from out of town. Its passage elicited thunderous applause for its creator, who walked alongside his creation.<\/div>\n
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During the procession, the public was able to pay homage to the dead at the 14 traditional altars distributed throughout the streets of Centro Historico and the Plazuela Machado, enriching the cultural experience of ‘Una Noche de Esperanza’.<\/div>\n
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The Procession of Tradition<\/div>\n
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With more than 800 participants who brought to life the culture, history, and traditions of Mexico, the Callejoneada began its route at 8:00 p.m. The procession, accompanied by the sounds of Sinaloan tambora music, departed from Constituci\u00f3n Street in front of the Plazuela Machado, and proceeded along Venus, Sixto Osuna, Romanita de la Pe\u00f1a, Belisario Dom\u00ednguez, and \u00c1ngel Streets.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The procession was enriched by the participation of local and university talent, including the Mazahuatl Folkloric Ballet from CBTIS 51 (Directed by Blanca Gabriela Ibarra); Astros Dance Center (Directed by Pablo Navarrete Fonseca and Esaul Delgadillo Mill\u00e1n); the FACEAM Folkloric Dance Group (Directed by Ram\u00f3n Escutia Varela); the Valent\u00edn Ortiz Dance Academy (Directed by Valent\u00edn Ortiz); the El Mazatleco Folkloric Company (Directed by Jes\u00fas Gualberto Castro Vel\u00e1squez); and Danza As\u00ed (Directed by Celia Noriega), whose instructor, Celia Noriega, led 27 young dancers in a performance inspired by Frida Kahlo.<\/div>\n
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Also participating was the traditional dance group \u201cSAILA MASSO,\u201d directed by Mar\u00eda Isabel Contreras and Juan Jos\u00e9 Canales Amador, who danced to the rhythm of the tambora drum in the bandstand of Plazuela Machado. The comparsa from the Autonomous University of Sinaloa (UAS), with more than 100 members, and the Colegas Studio group from Banda MS.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Testimonials of an Unforgettable Celebration<\/div>\n
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The celebration of life through art and memory was a resounding success, highlighting the importance of preserving traditions.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Mar\u00eda Teresa Guerrero and Christian \u00c1vila, from Culiac\u00e1n, Sinaloa, commented that the festival was beautiful and highly recommended visiting Mazatl\u00e1n.<\/div>\n
Regina, just 13 years old, said she really enjoyed the callejoneada (a traditional street parade); she thought it was beautiful and danced nonstop.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Click the link below for 16 more photos.<\/div>\n
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You will have to scroll down to get to the article as “new” news gets added during the day. Sorry but I have no idea how to link to specific Facebook article.<\/div>\n
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Of course Colin and I were unable to attend this year. The move went well and we are doing what we can each day to get set up. Needless to say we are moving at a super slow speed. Despite not having shade we are ecstatic to be back on the ocean. Working on creating shade ramada but so is every restaurant on the beach. So we are dealing with a shortage of workers whom are facing a lack of madeira and mixing cement for the posts. \u00a0suddenly everyone needs a palapa built. We are fine with it, poco a poco. Just so happy to be here.<\/div>\n
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