MEXICO CITY.- With the arrival of the celebration of Day of the Deadin it capital zocalo was placed Monumental Offering.
This Monumental Offering is 17 meters high, with a water mirror of more than 200 square meters.
You can visit this Megaoffering from Wednesday, October 30 to Monday, November 3. In addition to enjoying the decorative lighting installed in the government buildings and 20 deNovember Street.
This lighting consists of luminous mosaics, traditional skulls, catrinas, marigold flowers and symbols of fertile land.
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“Along with this great offering that you can come and enjoy and walk here in the Zócalo, this lighting is added at night, because I want you to see those artistic works that the workers of Obras de la Ciudad de México make, see how they are representing our traditions,” he explained Clara Brugada, head of government of Mexico City.
Entry to both activities is completely free; However, it is advisable to attend after 6:00 p.m. to appreciate the festive lighting.
For the installation of the Monumental Offering in the Zócalo, a competition was held in which various artistic groups participated.
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The winning proposal is titled Procession and seeks to represent this type of route that was carried out in the middle of the last century in the south of Mexico City, that is, in the Xochimilco mayor’s office.
It also captures the inspiration of the work of Eduardo Robledoa young engraver who lived in that area.
The project includes 20 pieces of monumental cardboarda 200-square-meter water mirror and an altar 17 meters high and 24 meters wide, explained the director of the Xibalba Art Workshop Collective, Carlos Baez.
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### Monumental Offering for Día de Muertos
– **Event Duration**: October 30 to November 3.
– **Location**: Zócalo, Mexico City.
- **Activities**: Visitors can enjoy the megaoffering, which includes:
– Decorative lighting featuring luminous mosaics, skulls, catrinas, marigold flowers, and symbols related to fertility.
- Artistic representations of traditions created by various artistic groups through a competition.
– **Recommendations**: It is suggested to visit after 6:00 PM to best appreciate the festive lighting.
– **Entry**: Free of charge.
– **Official Comments**: Clara Brugada, head of the government of Mexico City, emphasized the importance of this offering in showcasing cultural traditions.
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