DIA DE LOS MUERTOS – BEYOND TRADITION
By Rigo Galvez
Patzcuaro, Michoacán. Nov. 1, 2008.

Several months ago, I booked my trip to Michoacán, to be present at “Dia De Los Muertos”, where I honestly believe they still observe the true meaning of this ritualistic tradition. People from all over the world know about this small picturesque town, so rich in history and peasant-like native people. The tricky part is that those who come to this community to “observe”, come with a different but specific purpose in mind: To Party.

The locals don’t mind what the foreigners do, as long as they leave their money there, and they leave happy and come back again. That’s the new tradition.

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