The Path of the Dead

A look at the traditions of Huautla de Jiménez

Original title: El Camino de los Muertos
Duration: 78 min
Release date: 2020-11-02
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The Day of the Dead is one of the most deeply rooted and celebrated traditions in our country and when this festivity takes place in a magical town, the event becomes something memorable. The Day of the Dead tradition in Huautla de Jiménez, Oaxaca begins on October 27 with the arrival of the chá to xo´o´ and the celebration lasts six days. Hand in hand with its inhabitants, we will take a tour to witness all the colors, smells, flavors, sounds, textures, and visions that surround this ancestral festival and that of the Mazatecs.

Documentary

El Camino de los Muertos

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