Hanal Pixan - Day of the Dead

On October 31 was carried out sample altars "Hanal Pixán" or "food of the souls" which is a Mayan tradition. During this event will have 119 Pixan Hanal Altars and will participate in various municipalities in the state of Yucatan, schools and government offices.

This sample was built Yucatecan traditions as being representative of a Mayan hut, and inside the deceased to the altar adorned with candles and colored candles also offers the traditional "pib" (mucbil chicken), tamales, pan de muerto , chocolate, porridge again, yucca with honey and fruits of the season as the tangerine, orange, grapefruit and jicama, the altar dedicated to children are decorated with traditional toys such as spinning, the okra, wooden carts and for Adult their liquor, cigarettes, or favorite food.

The first day is dedicated to the souls of children and the second day to adults.
Among the representations of Hanal pixan in 2007 there were some that added besides the cottage, well, the pigsty, poultry house, cemetery, etc.

Also some people could taste the food after the prayer.

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