February 12 to 17, 2015
Carnaval in La Paz, Baja California Sur, México, Carnival
*Please note the correct spelling is “Carnaval,” meaning the end of carne (meat) for the period of Lent. It is spelled both ways in this article for the benefit of search engines as well as those folks who don’t know which spelling is correct. Source: https://www.bajainsider.com/baja-life/events/carnival/carnival-la-paz.htm#.UtGYI_bajpQ
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Mexican Day Of The Dead Altar
November 2nd
The Day of the Dead, unlike Halloween, is traditional throughout México and many other parts of Latin America, with origins that date back to the pre-Columbian period. Essentially, it is a time to celebrate friends and family who have passed away. November 2 is the official date, but remembrances are observed from October 31 – November 2.
Calaveras de azúcar (candies in the shape of skulls)
During this time, families will often visit the gravesites of deceased relatives, or make ofrendas, “offerings” placed on small altars in their homes to honor the departed. The altars are often adorned with food or drinks favored by the lost loved one, as well as things like candles, photos, calaveras de azúcar (candies in the shape of skulls), pan de muerto (special Day of the Dead bread ) and cempasúchil flowers (Aztec marigolds). Catrina figures, female skeletons dressed in elaborately colorful costumes, are also a common sight during Day of the Dead celebrations, as well as being big sellers in many souvenir stores.
Catrina figures, female skeletons dressed in elaborately colorful costumes
Day of the Dead Catrina figurine. Photo Bigstock.com
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February 12 to 17, 2015
Carnaval in La Paz, Baja California Sur, México, Carnival
*Please note the correct spelling is “Carnaval,” meaning the end of carne (meat) for the period of Lent. It is spelled both ways in this article for the benefit of search engines as well as those folks who don’t know which spelling is correct. Source: https://www.bajainsider.com/baja-life/events/carnival/carnival-la-paz.htm#.UtGYI_bajpQ
Carnaval La Paz 2015
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The director of tourism for La Paz has announced Carnaval La Paz 2014 will take place February 27 through March 4, 2014. Pedro Aguilar Bazúa says that preparations are already under way and they are asking that all Southern Baja residents help make the 2014 edition a success.
Malecon in La Paz, Baja California Sur, March 04, 2014 – Photo: Brenda & Juan Carlos.
La Paz, Baja California Sur (BCS) – The billboard artists performing at the malecón kiosk will be Edson Zuñiga on February 27; Sasha, Benny and Erik Rubin, formerly of Timbiriches, on February 28; Los Angeles Azules on March 1; Paty Cantú on March 2; Edith Márquez on March 3; and Banda MS on March 4.
La Paz Mayor Esthela Ponce Beltran announced the party will have a cost of approximately 10 million pesos, of which 20 percent is adduced by the City hall. The city expects the financial benefit to be 20 million pesos; the hotels, she said, will benefit the most, since they reach 70 to 80 percent occupancy.
This year, there will be 55 parade floats from La Paz and Los Cabos.
Unlike in recent years, the queen of the carnaval will have her coronation at the malecon kiosk, as was the tradition before.
There will be 850 police out in force to handle security during carnaval. And the police department expects the recent trend of fewer and fewer arrests—generally related to fights or alcohol—each year to continue.
www.bcsnoticias.mx/realiza-ayuntamiento-presentacion-oficial-del-carnaval-la-paz-2014/
Carnaval La Paz, Baja California Sur – February 27 to March 04, 2014
It seems hard to imagine, as most of us think of carnaval La Paz as an institution in the culture mosiac of La Paz. But last year, 2013, almost saw the end of Carnaval, at least temporarily. It was in part, due to the efforts of Mayor Esthela Ponce Beltrán that sponsors outside the La Paz community saved the event.
Carnaval La Paz – Mermaids – Photo: BajaInsider.com – www.bajainsider.com/
With the cost of headline acts, cost of security, decorations, cleanup, and all the civic things that go into carnaval, the bill for Carnaval 2013 exceeded $880,000 U.S. for the City of La Paz. There have been growing expectations over the last decade or more over what is expected of Carnaval La Paz. And each year the city felt the need to raise the bar over the year before. Perhaps more importantly, competition from other cities in Mexico with new or established carnavals even lead to the national broadcast of some of the La Paz Carnaval on Mexican national television in 2010. Apparently, it didn’t lead to big “Nielson Numbers” so it hasn’t happened since.
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The festival of carnaval (carnival) is celebrated as a last indulgence of carnal pleasures that Catholics must give up for 40 days of fasting during Lent, from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday. In fact, the word carnaval is derived from Latin, meaning take away or goodbye to flesh, and strict Catholics will give up meat eating during Lent.
Carnaval is officially celebrated for five days, leading up to Ash Wednesday, with the most vigorous celebration taking place over the one weekend in Mexico. The wearing of masks during Carnaval is said to be a pagan practice as protection from evil spirits, but most likely evolved as a way to participate fully in the celebration with some anonymity.
https://www.mexonline.com/carnaval.htm
2014 – February 26 to March 4
2015 – February 11 to 17
2016 – February 5 to 9
In the Baja California Peninsula, the two main carnaval (carnival) celebrations occur in Ensenada and La Paz. The Ensenada carnaval extends for six days and consists of the quema del mal humor, dances, parades with floats, a royal court and more. It is one of the most important tourist events in northwestern Mexico attracting about 300,000 visitors including many from California. It has had performances by Joan Sebastián, Alejandra Guzmán, Magneto, Caló, Polo Polo and others.[13][25] The modern La Paz Carnival was begun in 1898, making it one of the oldest in the country. Before that, celebration of Carnival was limited to formal affairs at the houses of the rich. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnival_in_Mexico
February 19 – Mexican Army Day or Día del Ejército
This day celebrates the Mexican Army on the Loyalty Day (“Día de la Lealtad”), when President Madero was escorted by the Cadets of the Militar College to the National Palace.
The Mexican Army is the combined land and air branch and largest of the Mexican Military services; it is also known as the National Defense Army.
Photo: www.presidencia.gob.mx/articulos-prensa/dia-del-ejercito-mexicano/
The September 15, 1810 , in the village of Dolores, Guanajuato state, a new army came up with ideas of independence Village : Insurgent Army , commanded by priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla , who has seconded several Creole officers belonging to Dragoons of the Queen and communed with the same libertarian ideas.
In the struggle for independence from Spanish rule , the combatant armies were merged to form the Trigarante Army , which made his triumphal entry into Mexico City on 27 September 1821. Not long after the ephemeral Mexican Empire emerge .
Upon the overthrow of Iturbide , who had self-appointed Emperor of Mexico , was born the Conservative Army , receiving Heritage Colonial Army , which begins to change with the entry into force of the 1857 Constitution.
During the rule of General Porfirio Diaz, the Army took another appearance and increased its organization and training , incorporating various technological advances. During this stage it was known as the Federal Army.
With wider revolutionary movement , Díaz was forced to resign the presidency , convocándose new elections in which Madero was triumphant . However, in February 1913 an armed uprising led by Victoriano Huerta , who forced the resignation of President Madero and usurped began. To spread discontent with the murder of Madero, Venustiano Carranza launched the Plan de Guadalupe and the February 19, 1913 , issued a decree that the Constitutionalist Army , which arise our current Mexican Army was created.
In 1932 it was noted on April 27 as a day to celebrate the soldier , this date was chosen to commemorate the heroic deeds of Damian Carmona , which occurred during the siege of Querétaro in 1867. Finally by Presidential Decree of March 22, 1950 was established on February 19 as the day the Mexican Army to commemorate the establishment of our current Armed Institute . https://www.sedena.gob.mx/index.php
