Thursday, June 28, 2012

The Top Festivals South Of The Border

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By Adrian Fletcher


If you are making plans to take a trip to Mexico, why not review these dates that hold some of their best fiestas and festivals? Taking part in these great celebrations is the perfect way to experience the counrty. So here are a couple of the best Mexico has to offer.

Festival de Mexico

Festival de Mexico is one of the very best events of the country. Of course, expect to head on down to the capital, Mexico City, if you want to join in on the fun. Almost anywhere in the city, there are around 50 different venues that take part in this big event. So once there, it shouldn't be hard to join in the fun, you may head on down to the one nearest your hotel. Both local and international performers come here so you may take your pick of music, dance, opera, and theater. Festival de Mexico lasts for about two weeks and occurs in the mid of March.

Son Jarocho Music Festival

The Son Jarocho Music Festival is perfect for anyone who loves great music and good dancing. Listen to 3 days to Veracruz music. What makes it even better is that it happens at the same time as the Canelaria in the riverside town of Tlacotalpan. You don't need to be religious to enjoy this celebration. Watch as the locals float the image of the Virgin Mary down the river in a religious celebration of sorts. So be positive to be in Mexico in early February.

Day of the Dead

If you happen to be in Mexico at the first and second of November, then you get to become involved in Day of the Dead which is kind of like their Halloween. In Mexico, this is when they celebrate those who have passed on as an option to crying over them with the biggest event happening in Patzcuaro. The Day of the Dead is absolutely a great way to learn more about Mexico's culture and tradition. Just be ready to face huge crowds though as it is one of the biggest events of the year.

Carnaval

Although there are many carnaval celebrations throughout the entire year, the very best ones happen in March at Veracruz and Mazatlan. In Veracruz, the fun and festivities last for about nine days and is the largest sized one that the Mexico has to offer. Mazaltan honors it at about the same time. All you have to do is take your pick. Salasa lovers should really head on down to Veracruz but Mazalan to hear full brass bands.




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