Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture

The Embassy of Mexico in Belmopan celebrated Dia de los Muertos with a celebration.

"This Mexican tradition combines the beliefs of ancient cultures with those of the Catholic religion.  Mexico has always had its own approach to the concept of death.  On the Day of the Dead, the souls of the ancestors are invited to join in festivities including food and dancing. Candy skulls are given to loved ones and funny poems about death are shared."

The Mexican Embassy in Belmopan is having their Dia de los Muertos celebration tomorrow starting at 6:00pm, and all are invited.  They'll be displaying paintings from Jose Guadalupe Posada as part of the festivities.  Entrance is free, and they ask that you wear white.

In related news the Institute of Mexico in Belize just celebrated their 20th anniversary last week.

"This Mexican tradition combines the beliefs of ancient cultures with those of the Catholic religion.  Mexico has always had its own approach to the concept of death.  On the Day of the Dead, the souls of the ancestors are invited to join in festivities including food and dancing.  Candy skulls are given to loved ones and funny poems about death are shared.  This indigenous festivity dedicated to the dead has already been included by UNESCO since 2008 in the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity."

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Mr. Greedy's, Belikin, and the SISE Town Council are teaming up again to bring another awesome Halloween Block Part to Burns avenue.  It'll be on Dia de los Muertos, Friday, November 1st, and it'll be free, as always.  Check out that DJ line up.  Don't miss it!

"Belikin Beer presents the Biggest and Spookiest HALLOWEEN Block PARTY!!
Hosted by Mr Greedys Pizzeria
In Conjunction with the San Ignacio Town Council
It's all going to be happening On Burns Avenue in San Ignacio Town!!

Costume Contest! Lots prizes for the Funniest, Scariest, Sexiest, Most Creative costumes.

NO COVER CHARGE

MUSIC & LASER SHOW BY:
Caesar production sounds DJ Chris and DJ Chronic

DJ Wolverine for some trance and EDM music"

The Benque HoC will be having their Finados tomorrow for the Dia de los Muertos.  They will also be honoring Elias Awe.  The 9:00am prayer time has filled up, but they'll have space starting at 10:30.  Later in the evening, they'll have their Noche de Cuenta Cuentos, where David Ruiz and Pedro Can, among others, will tell some stories about Benque.

"Just to let you know, we are booked for tomorrow's prayer time that will start at 9:00 a.m so if you are planning to visit you are always welcome after 10:30 am.  Prayer leader will be Mrs. Maria Bejerano Martines, prayer ladies will be HelpAge Benque and students of Mt Carmel Primary. Also representatives of ISCR, Belize Archives & Records Service, National Heritage Library and Capital Newspaper will be present."

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Feelgood news of the day.  Mary Open Doors had some help with their pavillion from Ascon Architecture and New World Village.

https://www.facebook.com/mary.o.doors/posts/636871873019771

"It was a blast having NewWorldVillage team working with us on our pavilion at our shelter.  Thank you all for your interest and for supporting our cause "assisting women and children affected by domestic violence".  We would like to also take this opportunity to thank Ascon Architecture Company Construction and Pine Lumber their generous support.  We could not have done this without your help.  Thank you."

In related news, Mary Open Doors is having a bake sale for Dia de los Muertos, so contact them if you are interested.