Zócalo Blog

Calabaza en Tacha: A Slice of Mexican Tradition

Celebrating Día de Muertos: A Reflection on Cultural Respect

Journey to Mictlán: Exploring the Origins of Día de Muertos

Día de Muertos Traditions: What is Pan de Muerto?

Reflections on Día de Muertos: There's Power in Cultura
This week's blog is a reflection rooted in appreciation and gratitude. Learn what it was like to grow up with Día de Muertos, our memories about them, and what it means for us today for everyone in Lolo... Read more...

Choo Ba'ak: The Cleaning of the Bones in Pomuch, Campeche
Choo Ba'ak, “Limpieza de Huesos/Cleaning of Bones”, a tradition in Pomuch, Campeche where people clean the bones of their deceased, who rest all year long in half-open wooden boxes that rest in their niches in the cemetery... Read more...