The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
While extended Mexican families have many hands to keep up the tombs of their deceased relatives, who is looking after grave sites of foreigners buried at the Chapala cemetery, most of whom have no local survivors?
Lake Chapala area residents will note not a pause, but rather an intense burst of activity as Mexico’s idiosyncratic commemorations of All Saints and All Souls build steam this weekend, continuing through Monday, November 2, Dia de los Fieles Difuntos (Day of the Faithful Dead).
As a throng of devoted pilgrims accompanied the Virgin of Zapopan in the traditional Romería procession held last week in the state capital, Chapala’s faithful congregated for a simultaneous celebration at the waterfront Malecón.
An all-day Free-Esta on Saturday November 7 will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Lake Chapala Society.
The 14th Annual Feria Maestros del Arte at the Chapala Yacht Club will showcase the work of more than 80 of Mexico’s most talented folk artists.
Lake Chapala Baptist
“Many admit they need a power beyond their own to solve issues when they feel powerless. Some turn to astrology, fate, crystals, science or some universal force to find a greater power than themselves,” says Gary Smith, associate pastor of Lake Chapala Baptist Church.
In an effort to raise awareness and funds to continue the fight against polio, the Chapala Sunrise Rotary Club is hosting an End Polio Now Mexican Fiesta on Friday, October 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Hotel Montecarlo in Chapala.
