Dates
31 October to 15 November 2026
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In the Mexican tradition of the Day of the Dead, the altar is the symbolic space dedicated to honoring and receiving those who came before us, while the offerings are the food, flowers, drinks and objects that are placed on it as an expression of remembrance, affection and welcome.
The celebration brings together indigenous traditions related to ancestors and Catholic practices linked to All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.

Organized by the Association of Mexicans in Salamanca, MEXSAL. Since 2017, this celebration has had a space in the courtyard of the Salamanca Public Library - Casa de las Conchas, with the installation of the Day of the Dead Offering Altar, an exhibition with a different theme each year.

PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES Saturday, October 31
  • 12:00 hours:
    Inauguration of the Altar
    By the Association of Mexicans in Salamanca(MEXSAL).
  • 12:15 hours:
    Lecture: "The School of Salamanca and Isabella the Catholic"
    By Esther del Brío, senator and professor at the University of Salamanca.
  • 1:00 PM:
    Music and dance show
    Xantolo: the Mexican old-fashioned dance, traditional dance of the Huasteca Veracruzana, performed by the La Pila group
  • 7:30 p.m.
    Street parade: Xantolo, the Mexican Old Folks' Festival.
    Departure from the House of Shells.
Saturday, November 7
  • 11:30 - 13:00 hours:
    Face painting, living Catrina and live music.

Lower courtyard and auditorium of the Library
Free admission until capacity is reached

Additional Information

An activity organized by the Association of Mexicans in Salamanca (MEXSAL) in collaboration with the Salamanca Public Library - Casa de las Conchas

Address and map location

  • Postal address Biblioteca Pública de Salamanca - C/ Compañía, 2. municipality of Salamanca . NaN. Salamanca