LLLnMX Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 I read about this tour and that tickets would be available at the Casa de Cultura in Ajijic on Wednesday, October 15th. Does anyone know if they are still available at that location, or if not, where can we get tickets? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhite1948 Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 It's a public place; you do not need tickets. Be respectful when you go, thought it's not a mournful event in most instances, though the baby or child graves ites are more somber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayBearII Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Actually, you do need tickets for Viv's tour, but the cemetery is open for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryB Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 As with most historic events , it is more meaningful if you hear a presentation designed to enrich the experience. The tickets are 100 pesos for a 1.5 hour tour including several surprise guests of note from our villages background. You won't get that from walking in the gate. Tickets are at the Casa de Cultura at the Ajijic plaza and at the Efren Gonzalez gallery 1/2 block south of the San Andres church on Ramon Carona (one block east of Colon). All proceeds go to community/cultural village projects Sunday, November 2nd at 1 pm., 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Ajijic panteon The presentation is modeled on the famous Patzquaro event, narrated by Viviane Michel official bilingual interpreter. Cost 100 pesos time approximately 1.5 hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLLnMX Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Thanks, HarryB! Just the info we were looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desafinada Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Harry, is this starting from the panteon entrance on Ocampo? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryB Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 It will start from the entrance on the carretera. I'll be there to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryB Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 I just confirmed a special guest appearance for the 6 p.m. tour!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooper Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Is no tradition beyond commercialization? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryB Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 all proceeds go to community/cultural projects. These tours provide a service while raising money without asking for the community to put out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooper Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 all proceeds go to community/cultural projects. These tours provide a service while raising money without asking for the community to put out This happens at cemeteries throughout the country. It is something that has seemed wrong to me for many years. The families who are there to celebrate with their deceased and respect the tradition become involuntary participants in commercial undertakings. Charity or not, just doesn't seem right whether it is in Ajijic, Patzcuaro or the panteon de Belen in Guadalajara. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryB Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 and of course you weren't there last year to see the families' appreciation of the foreigners interest in their traditions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooper Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 and of course you weren't there last year to see the families appreciation of the foreigners interest in their traditions? Yo're just putting your own spin on it and not allowing the mexicans theirs. I offered my opinion. There is no spin and I never said others don't have a right to theirs. I have never been to the panteon in Ajijic. I have been to the Belen in Guadalajara a number of times. Never paid, though. We happen to visit a cemetery at the coast every year since my father in law died and is buried there to honor to my wife's deceased relatives. My wife of 39 years, my grown kids and small grandchildren are all Mexican. I became a citizen in 1982 so I guess I am allowed to offer an opinion on how I feel. Accompanied my wife to the papeleria yesterday to buy supplies for the altar she is making to honor our fathers. My son built a beautiful, granadillo cross for his uncle's grave that will also make the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 I would feel very strange paying for a cemetary tour when you can just walk around the cemetary . I find it disturbing too, I do not know why but cemetaries are not zoos.. I can see doing that in France during the All Saints Day or the Day of the Dead, I think people would throw you out. Mexicans are way more tolerant and polite but maybe it is why I would not feel comfortable doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slainte39 Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Business idea for NOB snow birds........ Gather up Mexican tourists on Memorial Day in the US and have them pay to tour cemeteries.....preferably.the Catholic ones. Family members grieving and remembering loved ones would love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLLnMX Posted October 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Nice to read different perspectives for the same event. Makes me expand my thinking - and that is a good thing for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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