The Day of The Dead in
Southern Arizona
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A
memorable look at Dia de Los Muertos with
Tucson author/oral historian
Patricia
Preciado Martin
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| Delight
in the company of well-known Tucson author and oral historian
Patricia Preciado Martin during this scenic and memorable day of learning and
enjoyment. On the heels of Halloween, the colorful and elaborate
celebration of The Day of the Dead (El Dia de Los Muertos),
a centuries-old tradition in Mexico, is very much alive today in
our culturally rich region of Southeastern Arizona. |
This
is an important time of respect and remembrance. Deceased family
and friends are honored as their graves are cleaned, weeded,
refurbished and painted by their living loved ones. Fresh flowers,
and those of richly colored tissue paper, plastics and cloth,
liberally decorate the gravesites. Offerings of food and drink may
be
dedicated to the deceased, and ultimately shared. |
We’ll
visit a selection of colorful, historic cemeteries in scenic
Southeastern Arizona. Patricia’s stories will bring you
laughter, tears and wisdom about the heart of Mexican culture in
Southeastern Arizona - past and present. This memorable all-day
tour includes comfortable van transportation from Tucson, a yummy
picnic lunch and excellent photographic opportunities!
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Sunday, November 1
or Monday, November 2
,
2009
Only
$99 per person including comfortable transportation roundtrip from Tucson,
Arizona
& a picnic lunch!
Experience
Day of The Dead - Arizona Style!
(6:45
a.m. to about 6 p.m.)
TO
RESERVE PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO END OF PAGE
Please
plan ahead to assure a place for you on this day. Reserve early.
This program has filled in advance in past years.
Questions
for Piet & Mary: 520-887-2340
(tucson),
or email: piet@bajasfrontiertours.com |
| Europeans from America's East Coast began to settle into
Southeastern Arizona in the mid- Nineteenth Century following the
California Gold Rush and the War with Mexico. Population continued to
blossom even more after the Civil War, the coming of the railroad and
finally the end of the Apache wars in the 1880's. However, this storied
land had long been the Northwestern Frontier of Mexico, and that
heritage continues to be very evident in these days, as we visit
cemeteries on this day trip out of Tucson. |
Some folks led exciting lives... |
Join us for a picnic lunch... |
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QUESTIONS?
Contact
Mary
& Piet Van de Mark with your questions about either departure.
(520)
887-2340
(Tucson)
Email:
piet@bajasfrontiertours.com
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These
popular day-trips generally
fill in advance...please reserve early, while
you're thinking about it! |
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This
educational
program is co-sponsored by both
Tucson's Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum & by Tohono Chul Park. |
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Call Mary &
Piet Van de Mark directly at Baja's Frontier Tours
(Tucson, Arizona) 520-887-2340.
(Outside Arizona? Toll
Free: 1-800-726-7231)
Email:
piet@bajasfrontiertours.com
Only
$99 per person including comfortable transportation and a picnic
lunch!
If
you're not yet a member of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, this
is a great time to click here: www.desertmuseum.org
and make that happen!
Participants:
Please refer to the information mailed to you for times and details, including
the exact central Tucson departure location. Tucson departure: 6:45
a.m. to about 6 p.m. Details will be mailed to participants.
(6:45
a.m. to about 6 p.m.) |
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Members
of Tohono Chul Park please register directly with Jo Falls as noted
below.
If
you're not yet a member, this is a good time to become one and
enjoy all the benefits of membership! |
 
It's
easy to become a member and join the tour and enjoy all the many
other many benefits of TCP membership! Just click here now:
http://www.tohonochulpark.org
For RESERVATIONS: Call
Jo Falls (520)742-6455,
X-228 (Tucson)
Only
$99 (member's price) including comfortable transportation and a picnic lunch!
Participants:
Please refer to the information mailed to you for times and
details, including the exact departure point at Tohono Chul
Park. Departure: 6:45 a.m. to about 6 p.m. Details will be mailed
to participants.
(6:45
a.m. to about 6 p.m.)
Tucson's
Tohono Chul Park
is a non-profit, botanical garden
and art museum.
You may e-mail
Jo at Education@tohonochulpark.org
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QUESTIONS &
RESERVATIONS?
Contact Piet & Mary Van de Mark by phone:
520-887-2340 (Tucson, Arizona)
Toll
Free: 1-800-726-7231
©Baja's
Frontier Tours LLC Tucson, Arizona 2009
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