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Anyone know the reason for no altars in Chapala this year?


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Does anyone know the reason why there are no altars outside across from the presidencia or on Cinco de Mayo in Chapala this year? 

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1 hour ago, bdmowers said:

Does anyone know the reason why there are no altars outside across from the presidencia or on Cinco de Mayo in Chapala this year? 

Why would you post this when it's quite obvious that you didn't go to Madero which had even more amazing alters than last year and they started working on them before dawn. Everything has moved to Madero. No mas Cinco de Mayo.

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Actually, they still had altars on Cinco de Mayo but fewer than in years past.  The ones in front of the Presidencia and church are done by students who, as part of an assignment, choose a person to honor.  This year we saw ones for Cleopatra, MLK, and others.  The young folks who make them put in a lot of work and many dress up and wear appropriate make-up.  The altars on Cinco de Mayo appear to be loved ones of the families who live on the street and seem more heartfelt.  Both areas were a joy to experience.  Remember that most are done for the evening of Nov. 2nd.

Alan

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