Day of the Dead food 1. Dead bread
The bread on the Day of the Dead is a tribute to the Day of the Dead, also known as the bread on the Day of the Dead. The classic formula is made of fennel seeds, flavored with orange blossom water or orange peel, and finally added with egg yolk, mescal wine and dried fruit.
This is a sweet and soft bun, usually decorated with bone fragments. The bones on the bread represent the dead, and there is usually a circle in the middle of the bread to represent the tears of Marma, a magical woman.
2. Chocolate
Chocolate is an ancient food in Mexico and the favorite of Oaxaca people. When winter comes, mix cinnamon, almonds and sugar with cocoa powder, and add hot milk and water. Then soak the soft sweet bread in a bowl of steaming chocolate drink, which tastes warmer than anything else.
During the Day of the Dead, chocolate is often made into chocolate coffins. Candy skeletons, toy skeletons and chocolate coffins can be seen everywhere in the market. This is not only a gift for the children on the Day of the Dead, but also a decoration for the cemetery.
3. tortillas
Although tortilla meal is not exclusive to the Day of the Dead, it is the most popular food in Mexico. The most classic taco meal is taco. Meat, fish or vegetables are wrapped in tacos or wheat flour tortillas, and various ingredients can be added.
If you dare to try it boldly, try the bull's-eye tortillas in LosCocuyos, Mexico City and the worm tortillas in Puebla, which will bring you a fresh and exciting sensory experience.
Where to see Oaxaca on the Day of the Dead?
During the Day of the Dead, there are celebrations all over Mexico, but southern Mexico, which has the strongest indigenous cultural foundation, is the center of this festival. Misik is called "the city of death" because of the parade to visit the temple of death. In Oaxaca, there are activities to visit the cemetery. Oaxaca is the best choice if you want to experience the most authentic Day of the Dead.
Oaxaca is one of the busiest places in Mexico, and various concerts, exhibitions and other special events are held a few days before the Day of the Dead.
To commemorate the Day of the Dead, houses, cemeteries and some public buildings are decorated with beautifully made altars. Streets and squares are dotted with colorful sand paintings and sculptures, and satirical groups in costumes parade in the streets.
PanteónGeneral, the main cemetery in Oaxaca, is located at 1 km east of the city center, and a concert will be held here from 10 to10 in the evening.
Oaxaca has some accommodation places and travel agencies that can arrange visits, such as SantaCruz, which is located a few kilometers south of the city.
XXOCOTLá n, from 10 year 1 October 3 10 year1October1,the cemetery burns by candlelight all night, which is particularly beautiful.
Pazquaro
Before and after the Day of the Dead, Pazquaro and its surrounding areas were very lively, with various parades, handicraft fairs, dances, celebrations, exhibitions and concerts emerging one after another. During the festival, the cemetery is crowded with people who follow the festival customs to worship their ancestors.
Texin Suntsen Town is located in the north of Patzquaro 15km, and was once one of the capitals of Taraskan Alliance. There is a beautiful but messy cemetery here, which will be decorated with flowers and crepe paper on the Day of the Dead.
Mexico City
This vibrant metropolis is the oldest political capital, and being at the forefront of national culture is undoubtedly the key to opening Mexico. From the origin of the former Spanish period and the glory of the colonial period to the contemporary trend, you will find that it is full of legendary history.
You can explore the pre-Spanish ruins of templo mayor first, and then enjoy diego rivera's movie murals in the National Palace.
Then, go to the National Anthropology Museum to enjoy the Aztec Sunstone and study the history of Mexico. As night fell, I went to garibaldi Square, drinking tequila and enjoying the music of Mexican street bands.
When the Day of the Dead comes, elaborate altars are everywhere. The best shrines are located in Anawakai, Homer Museum in dolores and Pedestal Square.
If you have time, you can visit Alameda Central Park and its surroundings, enjoy colorful murals and folk dance performances in the Art Palace, and then buy some handicrafts in La Xiudala.
guanajuato
If you have seen the movie Dream Journey, you must be familiar with Guanajuato. The world of the undead in Travel Notes of the Dream Ring is based on Guanajuato.
Guanajuato has always been a popular city for Mexican tourists. This is not only a vibrant university town, but also a warm and bright town.
From silver mines to screens, Guanajuato, a world heritage town in the highlands of central Mexico, is far more important than the city size. This city built in the valley has accumulated great wealth with its rich silver resources, and also brought magnificent churches, beautiful squares and colorful houses. The whole city is amazing.
You can walk through the pedestrian street, stare blankly in the square, hang out with street bands, or go crazy in traditional street parties and college students' bars.
This once mining city has been transformed into a colorful university town, with squares, museums, magnificent colonial buildings and crayon houses everywhere. Underground passage is the main traffic passage of the city, and it is also a novel experience to walk through it.
Note 1. The Day of the Dead is 1 65438+1October1and 2 every year, but on the day of 65438+1October 3 1, all families will set up altars on the Day of the Dead to welcome their dead relatives back to the world.
2. The Day of the Dead is the peak tourist season in Mexico, so you need to book accommodation in advance.
3. Visa: China tourists with valid US visas can enter Mexico without a visa.
4. Cash: It is not convenient to directly exchange RMB for pesos (M$). Bring some dollars or unionpay cards. Many high-end hotels accept credit cards.
5. Tips: Some service personnel mainly rely on tips to subsidize their meager wages. Restaurant: If the service charge is not included in the bill, the tipping standard is 10% ~ 15%. Hotel: Generally, 5% ~ 10% of the room rate is left as a tip for the cleaner (or left).