The participants walk through the streets of Historic Centro Mérida, guided by a narrator who tells chronicles, stories and legends (in Spanish) about the city center during colonization. This narrator is dressed in period costume and through the duration of the tour he mentions important historical sites with the dates and personalities of those who participated in the building of our city, from the XVI, XVII and XVIII centuries until 1813, with the final scene recreating the signing of the act of independence by Andrés Quintana Roo.
The members of the audience become actors too; the actors and narrator speak directly to them and involve them in the scenes.
The scenes and characters are:
1. Parque Santa Lucía. The narrator, Don Clemente Cárdenas, describes the cemetery where slaves used to reside. Here we meet Fernando Del Castillo, slave merchant.
2. Teatro Peón Contreras. Here the theater and also UADY are described. This is where we meet Confetti (Harlequin).
3. The church of Tercera Orden, built in XVII century, belonging to the Jesuits.
4. The Cathedral of Mérida. On one side was the episcopal house, where Fray Diego de Landa lived and died at the age of 52; and here we meet him.
5. The plaza of XCANZI´HO. Here we meet Mayan king A`a Chakan (in the photo at the beginning of this article), and a musician.
6. La Casa de los Montejos. Here we meet Francisco de Montejo.
7. The tunnels under the Casa de Los Ladrillos. Here the narrator takes the group inside, where another scene takes place.
8. The Convent of the concepcionist nuns. Here we meet two nuns who tell us a legend. They are very animated and it is lots of fun.
9. The Hotel Reforma, which housed the very first theater in the XVI century. Here we meet Leona Vicario, who was a secret and invaluable supporter of the independence movement. We also meet Andrés Quintana Roo, who presided over the constitutional assembly which formulated the declaration of Independence of 1813 which he signs in this scene.
Tickets: In Parque Santa Lucía before the tour begins.
Every Friday and Saturday, 8:30 pm, Parque Santa Lucía, Calle 60 x 55, Centro.
250 pesos foreigners, 200 pesos Mexican nationals, 150 pesos local residents; students and seniors 75 pesos.
Duration: two hours. For adults and children over 12.
“A cultured person is one who knows the history of the place where he lives.”
By Juanita Stein
editor@yucatantoday.com
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Is a very good idea to attract tourists. I think that these activities are very interesting for tourists, because many of the tourists come to Mexico to know a lot about the mexican culture and history of Mexico. I believe that these things should be done in most parts of the state of Yucatan and not only in Merida.
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think a good attractive for the tourists that visit us. It is a new form of cultural tourism, but I think it would be good to do in other cities as Valladolid or Izamal, not just in Merida. It will be atractive for the local people and the foreigners.In Valladolid maybe could be the representation of "La chispa" in the downtown. I think is a good idea.
ReplyDeleteI think that engaging in such activity in Merida, it really is something very important and fun because that way you can honor and remember those who died for freedom for independence even as it is a way to attract more tourism could also represent part of what it was or as Vivian Maya before the Spanish arrived and likewise help preserve our culture from generation to generation, always remembering and having a very nostalgic about how our capital was founded, but also because I think not only could do anything else in Merida as they could be implemented in Valladolid because that is where the first spark started to freedom ....
ReplyDeleteI think this is a good way to remember the history of a place, and it is important to offer tourists the historical past of the place they visit. This type of tourism is a good way to arouse the interest of those who visit us. Merida is a place with interesting history, the people are very kind and with this show, I think that Merida is incredibly magical evening
ReplyDeleteI think it's a good idea, by historical knowledge that feeds the people of Merida, also I think the stand are very attractive to children and more interested, because some do not like the story and this is a good strategy .
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ReplyDeleteIn Merida this activity is exelent because there are a concentration of people, and the prices are good, goog idea to keep the history of Merida
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ReplyDeleteHave a good one.
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