TrueBrit Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Every year Ajijic puts on an Easter Passion play. To support the cost of the material for the scenery and costumes, the players hold an art auction at the Nueva Posada. In true Mexican style, they left it a little late to advertise the event. It is THIS FRIDAY (10th)!!! The art auction is emceed by Efren Gonzalez and features works by Efren and other artists. The event is in the gardens of La Nueva Posada on Feb 10th and runs from 3 to 6pm. As well as traditional Mexican food, prepared and served by the artists, there will be music and dance. Tickets are only $250 per person and are available at the Hotel Nueva Posada, Diane Pearl Colecciones, and the studios of Efren Gonzalez and Dario Marquez. Please come and support local events and local artists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBrit Posted February 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Although it is an auction, the artwork usually goes for much less than you can buy in the shops in Ajijic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothernewbie Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 We have been to this several times and plan on going tomorrow. It is a lovely afternoon and the art is often a bargain. I encourage others to support this cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBrit Posted February 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Thank you northernnewbie. The weather should be great and the atmosphere is wonderful. Efren is quite the comedian as auctioneer. The Passion Play itself is put on over the Easter weekend over several days. Most villages have an equivalent event. It starts at the bottom of the hills overlooking Ajijic. Followed by an evening presentation in the plaza. Then the main event is the next day in front of the big church followed by a procession through the streets back up to hills for the crucifixion. An unbelievable amount of effort from the community is put into this event and it shows. You don't have to be catholic or religious to enjoy the play. We can help keep these traditions alive with our support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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