Tasting of pan de muerto (brioche) & champurrado (chocolate drink) and free entertainment – Day of the Dead – Barcelonnette (04)
“Barcelonnette is the most Mexican of French towns.
For 3 days, the city is adorned with the colors of Mexico by celebrating the Day of the Dead through unusual and original activities, directly linked to Mexican tradition.
The Day of the Dead echoes the famous Dia de los Muertos, this tradition of pre-Hispanic origin which takes place in Mexico and celebrates the transitory return of the deceased to Earth. Meals, dances and mariachi music punctuate this event, included on UNESCO's representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity since 2008.
Program
From October 25 to 27
– Calavera artistic construction competition using recycled materials
Meet on Tuesday 22 at the Sauze Tourist Office to create your masterpiece.
Prize giving ceremony Sunday morning in Barcelonnette.
– Treasure hunt “In the footsteps of Catrina”
Road map to be collected from the Sauze tourist office from Tuesday to Saturday – Free access
– Day of the Dead photo session
Thanks to themed and colorful backgrounds, come and put yourself in the spotlight!
From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Place Manuel on Friday, Place Frédéric Mistral on Saturday and Sunday
Friday October 25
– All Souls Day Market
Lovers of quality products, this market allows you to discover all the know-how of the Ubaye Valley in a short circuit.
Day – Place Manuel
– Dia de los muertos floral headband workshop
10 a.m. – Sauze Tourist Office – Upon registration at the Sauze Tourist Office – From 7 to 12 years old under the supervision of an adult
– Guided tour: The monumental tombs of the Barcelonnette cemetery
Largely resulting from cross-migration, the monumental tombs tell the successful story of their owners who left to make their fortune “in the Americas”, and that of the Piedmontese who came to Ubaye as quarriers or stone cutters.
10 a.m. and 3 p.m. – Upon registration
– Assembly of the altar of the dead
The centerpiece of the All Souls Day celebration is an altar, or ofrenda. They are built and elaborated by families within their own homes and in cemeteries.
These altars are intended to welcome the spirits who return to the kingdom of the living. Each family loads them with offerings to the deceased: food, drinks, photos, candles, personal objects, etc.
The flowers most used to decorate these altars are cempasuchil or marigold flowers (calendula officinalis). Scattered from altar to tombs, marigold petals guide wandering souls to their resting place. The smoke of copal incense transmits prayers, and purifies the area around the altar.
2 p.m. – Place Manuel
– Altar of the dead dedicated to Georges Couffignal
Come and discover the altar of the dead dedicated to this collector. Located near the wall of 61 Mexican masks collected during his stay in Mexico (1982-1986), when he was director of the French Institute of Latin America in Mexico.
From 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Musée de la Vallée – Entry fee
– Ojos de Dios Workshop
Ojos de Dios are of Mexican and South American tradition. They are spiritual, ritual, shamanic and meaning-bearing objects of the Huichol Indians of the Mexican Sierra Madre.
They are made today in Mexico for Cinco de Mayo.
These objects are also found among the Aymara Indians in Bolivia and among the Navajo Indians.
3 p.m. – Sauze Tourist Office – Upon registration at the Sauze Tourist Office – From 7 to 12 years old under the supervision of an adult
– Guided tour: Night walk from the church to the Jausiers cemetery
Equipped with a lantern, discover a nocturnal route from the Church of Jausiers to the monumental tombs via the Chastel trail in a unique atmosphere. The Day of the Dead will also be discussed during this visit.
6:30 p.m. – By registration
Saturday October 26
– Makeup sessions
Free makeup and coloring masks, sale of “Day of the Dead” accessories
Professional makeup session: €5 – Upon registration at the Barcelonnette Tourist Office
9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 2 p.m.-4 p.m. – Covered Market Room
– Guided tour: The monumental tombs of the Barcelonnette cemetery
Largely resulting from cross-migration, the monumental tombs tell the successful story of their owners who left to make their fortune “in the Americas”, and that of the Piedmontese who came to Ubaye as quarriers or stone cutters.
10 a.m. – Upon registration
– Mariachi CoraSon acoustic concert from Mexico City
10:30 a.m. – City streets
– Altar of the dead dedicated to Georges Couffignal
Come and discover the altar of the dead dedicated to this collector. Located near the wall of 61 Mexican masks collected during his stay in Mexico (1982-1986), when he was director of the French Institute of Latin America in Mexico.
From 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Musée de la Vallée – Entry fee
– Guided tour: The villas of Barcelonnette, return from Mexico
Exterior route of the Barcelonnette villas. This architectural heritage with art deco and art nouveau influences bears witness to the adventure of the Ubayans in Mexico. The visit ends in the La Sapinière villa museum.
3 p.m. – Upon registration
– Day of the Dead parade
With the Tonatiuh group, the CoraSon mariachi from Mexico, the Indigo circus and the giant Catrinas, accompany the procession through the city.
4 p.m. – Departure from Place Aimé Gassier
Sunday October 27
– Tasting of pan de muerto and champurrado
Prize giving for the “Calavera” competition in recycled materials.
10:30 a.m. – Valle de Bravo Square
– Guided tour: The monumental tombs of the Barcelonnette cemetery
Largely resulting from cross-migration, the monumental tombs tell the successful story of their owners who left to make their fortune “in the Americas”, and that of the Piedmontese who came to Ubaye as quarriers or stone cutters.
10 a.m. and 3 p.m. – Upon registration
– Pinata Break
Come try your luck to break the piñatas and win their contents. If your number is drawn, you can try to break it.
2 p.m. – Place Manuel
– Cinema afternoon “The legend of Manolo”
Since the dawn of time, in the depths of Mexico, spirits have passed from one world to another on the Day of the Dead. In the village of San Angel, Manolo, a young dreamer torn between the expectations of his family and those of his heart, is challenged by the gods. In order to conquer the heart of his beloved Maria, he will have to go beyond the worlds and face his greatest fears. An epic adventure that will determine not only his fate, but that of everyone around him.
At the end of the screening, tasting of pan de muerto and hot chocolate.
3:30 p.m. – Cinema
– Children's workshop “Puppets Catrina”
Creation of an animated Catrina.
5 p.m. – Sauze Tourist Office – Upon registration at the Sauze Tourist Office – From 7 to 12 years old under the supervision of an adult
– Guided tour: Night walk from the church to the Jausiers cemetery
Equipped with a lantern, discover a nocturnal route from the Church of Jausiers to the monumental tombs via the Chastel trail in a unique atmosphere. The Day of the Dead will also be discussed during this visit.
6:30 p.m. – By registration
Program given for information only and subject to change depending on weather conditions.
Prices
Free.”
