Day of the Dead Festival: A Skull-tastic Celebration!
Ah, the Day of the Dead Festival! Some might say it’s just a fancy name for “Let’s put some flowers on the graves and have a laugh about it.” But it’s so much more than that. It’s a colourful explosion of culture, memory, and, let’s be honest, one heck of a good party! Vicky Barrios has given us the rundown of what’s happening from October 25 to 27, right? If you think planning your grandmother’s birthday was tough, wait until you see how they pull this off!
So, what’s on the agenda? Well, apart from the gem of a tomb and offering contest (easy peasy, just get a shovel and a few candles), there’s an exhibition of literary skulls! Yes, you heard me correctly: literary skulls. Because nothing screams “I love you” to the dearly departed like a well-written poem printed on the front of a calavera! I mean, who knew the afterlife could be so artsy-fartsy?
The invitation to join the skull-writing bonanza was lovingly delivered to the “27 de Octubre” Primary School in the “Fermín Rabadán” neighborhood. Talk about getting the young’uns involved, right? María del Rosario Bustillos Muñoz, our dear councilor for Education and Youth, said they’re going to make sure every school gets this invite. “We will try to bring the invitation to each and every one of the schools,” she noted. I wonder if this includes the college dropout who just never got his calligraphy skills right!
Now, if you’re picturing a bunch of kids going wild with crayons and glitter, you’re on the right track! A meeting was held with the directors of School Zone No. 133. You know, just to deliver that A+ invite and make sure nobody shows up to the festival unprepared. Director Roberto Rendón is clearly in on the fun, as he believes there’s a treasure trove of talent lurking in those little minds. It’s a bit like digging for gold—if the gold was made of toothy grins and giggles.
And let’s not forget the powerhouse team behind this whole extravaganza: Yurema Arrollo Luna (the vibrant councilor of Culture, Recreation, and Entertainment), Fabiola Moreno (Civic Activities guru), and Miguel Ángel Ramírez (the Education mastermind). These folks are here to make sure the festival isn’t just about dead people, but a true celebration of life, culture, and possibly a few cheeky ghost stories thrown in. Who says talking to the dead can’t spark a little joy, eh?
In summary, get your creative juices flowing, put on your best Halloween attire (that’s every day for some of us), and prepare to witness the magic of the Day of the Dead Festival. Grab your pens, your paper, and your wildest creative ideas! After all, if we’re going to celebrate the dearly departed, may as well do it with flair, laughter, and a bit of literary panache. And remember, if you’re going to write a poem for a skull, make it good enough that they won’t be haunting you about it after the party!
Vicky Barrios
Match it, Gro. Within the Day of the Dead Festival, which will take place from October 25 to 27, several activities are included, in addition to the tomb and offering contest. There will also be an exhibition of literary skulls, in which various educational institutions will participate.
This Tuesday, the invitation was taken to the “27 de Octubre” Primary School in the “Fermín Rabadán” neighborhood and the call for the exhibition of literary skulls was delivered. “We will try to bring the invitation to each and every one of the schools so that they are informed and participate,” said María del Rosario Bustillos Muñoz, councilor for Education and Youth.
A meeting was also held with the directors of School Zone No. 133 and its manager, Roberto Rendón, to deliver the call to the primary schools. “We know that there is a lot of talent in the little ones, we just need to promote literary culture, and what better than with skulls,” commented the councilor.
The councilor of Culture, Recreation and Entertainment, Yurema Arrollo Luna, actively participates in this Day of the Dead Festival; the head of the Department of Civic Activities and Workshops, Fabiola Moreno; and the person in charge of the Education Directorate, Miguel Ángel Ramírez.
