Carnaval Costalegre 2012 - Mardi Grass in Barra de Navidad Jalisco

Carnaval Costalegre 2012 - Feb 23 - Mar 04 - Mardi Grass Barra de Navidad Jalisco

Carnaval Costalegre 2012  Feb 23 - Mar 04 

Mardi Grass in Barra de Navidad Jalisco

Program

Carnaval Costalegre 2012 - Feb 23 - Mar 04 - Mardi Grass Barra de Navidad Jalisco

• TBD Feb 23 - 19:00 "Quema del Mal Humor"/Burning of the Bad Mood ceremony Where: Barra de Navidad Jardin (Main Square)
• Feb 23 - Feb 28 19:30 Artistic and Cultural Events Where: Barra de Navidad Jardin (Main Square)
• Feb 23 - Mar 04 19:00 Callejón Alegre - The Street of Joy Where: Barra de Navidad Jardin (Main Square)
• Feb 23 - Feb 28 19:00  Food court area Where: Barra de Navidad Jardin (Main Square)
• Feb 23 - Feb 28 19:00  Art-crafts exhibition Where: Barra de Navidad Jardin (Main Square)
• Feb 24 - 22:00 Carnaval Costalegre Queen Selection and Coronation of the Costalegre Carnival Queen. Music: Sonora Margarita band, Banda Fresnitos Where: Dance area.
• Feb 25 - 16:00 Fishing Tournament Where: Start point, weigh-in and party at Malecon Barra de Navidad.
• Feb 26 - 14:00 Fish Fair in Barra de Navidad / Feria del Pescado. Fish and Gastronomic Exhibition. Music Events. Where: Barra de Navidad Malecon. 
• Feb 28 - 16:00 Carnaval Costalegre Parade Floats/Mardi Grass Parade Where: Streets of Barra de Navidad, Melaque, Villa Obregon, Jaluco.
• Mar 02 - Mar 04 18:00 Jaripeos / Bullfighting Fair in Barra de Navidad. Where: Portable Bullfighting.
• Mar 04 18:00 Jaripeo Baile / Dance Party Music: Norteño Banda "Los Arrayanes del Pueblo "                Where: Portable Bullfighting.

Carnaval Costalegre 2012 - Feb 23 - Mar 04 - Mardi Grass Barra de Navidad Jalisco

Concert for Chynna in Barra de Navidad - A Great Event in Benefit of a Great Cause

Encuentro Norteño Band - Concert for Chynna in Barra de Navidad

One more great event last night in Barra de Navidad, and it was for a great cause. More than 300 people attended last night concert at Casino in Barra de Navidad. This event was organized by Colorado and a group of volunteers and friends in benefit of Chynna to help her cover her medical expenses.
Local musicians and bands as well as visitors offered a great night.  Public had the opportunity to see performing Rabí, Carolina, Lalo, Bandidos from Colima, Ian, Clark, Mike from Maine, Bonnie Gibson from Vancouver, B.C., Exito, Local band Encuentro Norteño, Mike & Gary, Buster, "Los Marineritos" children choir, Tower of Songs All-Starts and special guests. There were also delicious quesadillas from Quesadillas Miriam.com, pizza, 50-50 raffles and drinks.

Concert for Chynna in Barra de Navidad

Concert for Chynna in Barra de Navidad

Concert for Chynna in Barra de Navidad

Lalo, Mike from Maine and Bonnie Gibson from Vancouver Canada performing at  Concert for Chynna in Barra de Navidad   

Lalo and Banda Barra performing at Concert for Chynna in Barra de Navidad

DeliciousQuesadillas from Miriam.com - Concert for Chynna in Barra de Navidad

Carolina and Rabí performing at  Concert for Chynna in Barra de Navidad   

Concert for Chynna in Barra de Navidad

M.C. Arvid offering showing posters for sale at Concert for Chynna in Barra de Navidad  

"Los Marineritos" children choir performing at Concert for Chynna in Barra de Navidad  

Concert for Chynna in Barra de Navidad

Quesadillas Miriam.com - Concert for Chynna in Barra de Navidad

"Encuentro Norteño" band performing at Concert for Chynna in Barra de Navidad 

Bandidos Band performing at Concert for Chynna in Barra de Navidad  

Fiesta in Barra de Navidad barrio - Patron Saint Philip of Jesus 2012

Patron Saint Philip of Jesus Fiesta in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco

St. Philip of Jesus was the first Mexican Saint and also first native saint of the American Continent. He worked as a trader in the Philippines where he joined the Franciscans. He died crucified in Japan in 1597. 

St. Philip was canonized in 1862. He is the patron saint of Mexico City and some small towns and barrios like the Barrio in Barra de Navidad.
These are pictures of the celebrations in the barrio to honor Saint Philip of Jesus.

Patron Saint Philip of Jesus Fiesta in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco

Patron Saint Philip of Jesus Fiesta in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco

"La Danza de Doña Petra" - Patron Saint Philip of Jesus Fiesta in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco

Patron Saint Philip of Jesus Fiesta in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco

Patron Saint Philip of Jesus Fiesta in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco

Patron Saint Philip of Jesus Fiesta in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco

Patron Saint Philip of Jesus Fiesta in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco

Patron Saint Philip of Jesus Fiesta in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco

Patron Saint Philip of Jesus Fiesta in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco

Mexican Christmas Traditions: Candelaria - Candlemas Celebration and "Levantada del Niño Dios"

Mexican Christmas Traditions - Levantada del Niño Dios

On February 2nd. we celebrate in Mexico "Día de la Candelaria" / Candlemas celebration and also another Christmas Tradition known as "Levantada del Niño Dios".
Levantada del Niño Dios: In this celebration the image of Baby Jesus is dressed up with clothing (dress, shoes, socks, hat, etc ) brought by friends invited as godparents. lullabies are song and the image of Baby Jesus is placed on a tray with chocolates and candies. Each person kiss the image and take some candies from the tray.

The dresses sold for this ceremony are similar to the ones babies wear for the baptism ceremony, but, we can also find dresses that represent different saints.

Dia de La Candelaria: This is the celebration of the presentation of Baby Jesus to the temple. Candles are blessed in this day and also people who find a baby Jesus doll in their piece of "rosca" on the 3 Wise Men Celebration organize a party where the main meal are tamales and atole.

Why tamales and atole in the Candlemas celebration? This very interesting article from Mexico Desconocido (shared by @copasycorchos) explains that the tradition of tamales and atole is a prehispanic tradition. tamales are made of corn and were offered to the gods by indigenous people in this day that was the first day of the year in the Aztec calendar. Tamales were also offered in different celebrations and it was the believe that man were made of corn by gods.

Candlemas Celebration - Tamales are served during this celebration

Baby Jesus dresses for the "Levantada" celebration