Hundreds of people enjoyed the 'Fourth Day of the Dead Festival' organized by the Vallarta Centre Association and the City Hall of Puerto Vallarta, chaired by Ramón Guerrero Martínez, by means of the head of the Municipal Markets, the Department of Census and Licensing, the Vallarta Institute of culture (VIC) and the sub directorate of Education.

The celebration began at 6 pm with the caravan made up of about 50 people, which marched from the Mercado del Mar, to the Mercado Río Cule, wearing typical costumes and skull-painted faces, along with the chanting of the regional school Ignacio Jacobo and riders on their horses.

The award ceremony was carried out for the two contests that were held, the first for those who built a catrina between 1.65 and 2 meters from recycled materials, paper, fabric and natural elements, where the winner was Mrs. Celina Landin with the 'Skull Ballerina' and the 5 thousand pesos prize was delivered by the councilman Luis Ernesto Munguia, the second place went to Mr Francisco Echeveste, with the skull 'Rosa Pitillal' with an award for 3 thousand pesos presented by the VIC director Sergio Zepeda, and the third place went to Yadira Ramero with the 'Traveling Skull' who won a thousand pesos.

The other contest was conducted by the association of Central Vallarta, where citizens who visited the elaborate altars in different hotels, were granted a passport with which they participated to earn free nights at the hotels Eloísa, El Pescador, Belmar, Catedral among others, and was headed by the president of the association Liney Cornejo.

In addition attendees could enjoy the different singers who presented themselves, the dance show with horses and the folkloric ballet of the municipality of Xiutla, that presented traditional dances.

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The events will be held in the Cecatur auditorium every Friday

The Scenic Billboard proposal is ready for its events of November with the concert of Perla Alarcón, the concert of harmonics and mantras in Nahuatl of Humberto Álvarez, the contemporary dance event "Ángeles" of Adriana Quinto and the music, dance and poetry of "Duende Flamenco" by Gabriela Raigosa y Tatewuari.

Juan Pablo Hernández, member of the organizing committee, reported that all these events will be held in the auditorium of Cecatur, where the Stage Performances have strengthened its artistic proposal with the locals, at a cost of 80 pesos for general admission and 50 pesos for students and teachers with a credential.

The intention, he said, is to keep this kind of artistic projects that have achieved good public reception, and are forming a public that appreciates art, theater, singing, and dance. It is intended to continue this work, showing creative proposals that mix local and regional talent.

THE BILLBOARD

On Friday, November 8 at 8:30 pm, Perla Alarcón will present a show based on her album "Horizonte Azul", produced by Sergio Cascales and recorded in Málaga, Spain, which consists of 10 original songs and 2 covers.

Perla will sing to love in its different facets, from infatuation to the duel against loss; for this she will be accompanied by the band De Perlas.
The Concert of Harmonics and Mantras in Nahuatl by Humberto Alvarez will be held on Friday November 15 at 8.30 pm.

The harmonics are highly powerful, they can alter molecular structures and since several years ago they have been used in sound therapy and Medical Clinics from around the world to help cancer patients and people with other conditions. That's why this concert has a spiritual sense, with chants and mantras in Nahuatl written by Alvarez himself and a closing with a collective sonic meditation.

On Friday 22 at 8.30 pm it's the turn of "Ángeles", a montage of contemporary dance under the teacher Adriana Quinto. This is the latest work of the choreographer who has somehow translated her experiences and milestones.

And finally, the event of music, dance and poetry, "Duende Flamenco" will take the stage on Friday November 29 at 8 pm, under the talented Gabriela Raigosa y Tatewari. This is a stage show with the strength and mystery of flamenco, designed by Gabriela Raigosa, teacher and graduate dancer of the National System for Professional Dance Teaching.

The Duende Flamenco music is headed by Tatewari, excellent group of three youngsters from the Cruz de Huanacaxtle, who with discipline, passion and devotion, offer their great talent, the art of flamenco.

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A Very Mexican Tradition 

“Dia de Los Muertos” or “Day of the Dead” in English is a holiday with Mexican origins that is celebrated on Novemver 1-2.

Representatives from the academic, business, governmental, private and social sectors attended a workshop scheduled to assess the lagoon.

The “Workshop for Evaluating the Technical Justification Study to Declare the Quelele Lagoon a Protected Area” was held on the morning of October 29th at the Instituto Tecnológico de Bahía de Banderas.

Margarita Carreón Estrada, Deputy Director of the institute and coordinator of the Technical Justification Study for the Quelele Lagoon, explained the motives behind the project as well as the current work in progress.

“We have begun to study the biological, physical and theocultural aspects of the region,” said Carreón Estrada. “This workshop was a starting point so we could study the information provided by those who are in close contact with the lagoon.”

The workshop will generate an assessment that will be delivered to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, which has the authority to declare the zone a Protected Area.

“If the species that currently exist in the lagoon are not sustainably managed we’ll have a decrease in biodiversity within a few years, along with contamination, soil erosion and water pollution,” added the Deputy Director. “This, in turn, will affect quality of life for the local residents.”

This is a well-timed call-to-action and fully supported by the State Government and the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau, both of which were present to help develop the project and bring it to fruition.

“The government has been completely in favor of this project,” she said. “They are very interested in conservation and good environmental resource management. Murphy has been an active participant at all the sessions that have taken place so far—including this workshop.”

The attendees included researchers, academics, private enterprise representatives, government personnel, local tenants and anyone who is in close contact with the lagoon. Other social sectors were also invited to join in and be taken into consideration.

This Saturday October 26th, the long awaited "Pink Loft vs. Breast Cancer" event was carried out in the hotel Casa Magna Marriott in Puerto Vallarta, with the main objective of gathering funds to support the Esperanza Fund.

The councillor Susana Mendoza Carreño said that the municipal government was unaware of the funding project

While the businessman Manuel Diaz Preciado, owner of Teatro Vallarta, yesterday announced the likely closure and dismantling of the place due to a lack of official support, the councilor Susana Mendoza Carreño, collegiate of the Culture Commission, said in the same press conference that the municipal council and the municipal attorney were unaware of the financing project.

It is affected by the lack of profitability due to the sparse crowd that is gathered by the city's major cultural events and the "lack of support" from the federal government

A luxury award was received on Saturday by the winners of the Best National Costume and the second and third places in the beauty contest Miss Brazil 2013: An all expense paid trip to Riviera Nayarit, staying at the luxurious Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta and flying through Copa Airlines.

The public relations strategy to support this event resulted in a high level of media exposure, because just before announcing the names of the winners a spot was shown to describe the prize they had won, showing in the television broadcast (http :/ / youtu.be/sKMke13Jw58) the natural attractions of Mexico's Pacific Treasure, since it is estimated that an audience of more than 8.6 million viewers that was recorded in 2012 was exceeded this year.

Moreover, the voting that was open to the public in the Internet, were the award was also announced, would have also generated a greater impact than the 262 thousand visualizations of the 127 thousand unique visitors that were generated in 2012.

"With actions like these, which have a very low cost compared to the media impact that we were able to generate, as only a portion of the air travel expenses is covered and a complimentary lodging is granted, we show that the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Riviera Nayarit is strongly committed to achieving the goals set by the Governor of the People, Roberto Sandoval, to bring tourism benefits to all Nayaritans", said Marc Murphy, CEO of the CVB.

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The RecreActiva Road, hosted the first canine race 'Hair Balls in Motion' organized by the Animal Collection Center and the Municipal Sports Development and Youth Support Council (Comufodaj), in which 28 pets and their owners spent a fun time, exercised and donated food to the dogs and cats that are currently in the animal Collection Center of Puerto Vallarta, the only one in the state that does not perform euthanasia, ie does not sacrifice animals, for it is betting in favor of education and awareness, and promoting adoption.

Between cheers to support their favorite, the competition was held in the categories of minis, small, medium and large, where pets and owners put their best efforts to win the first places, while others preferred to only finish the circuit and be entitled to the applause with which the spectators likewise recognized their effort.

The award of the first three places in each category was under the control of the head of the Animal Collection Center, Guadalupe Dávalos Villaseñor and the Comufodaj director, Juan Rincón Flores, who set the example by participating with his dog Pituka in this great race. The winners received a medal and a recognition, as well as some presents by Wolf's Veterinary and Bay View Can of Mónica González.

About this event, Dávalos Villaseñor said that the purpose of this race is to strengthen the bond between owner and dog, to prevent neglect, promote health care, supply materials to the Animal Collection Center and make citizens aware about the work that is being done here.

The municipal official also acknowledged the positive response given to this first day, involving children and adults who enjoyed this Sunday walk beside their four-legged friends, for which she indicated that more events of this type will be performed as they leave the audience with a pleasant experience.

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The famous pop singer Mane De La Parra surprised his fans with his unexpected arrival at the Macroplaza in Puerto Vallarta this weekend, where hundreds of fans were anxiously awaiting his arrival.

There are 105 companies supplying more than 500 quality products from Nayarit for the show cooking events.

According to a statement made by Fernando González Ortega, president of the Banderas Bay Hotel and Motel Association, during the inauguration of the Vallarta-Nayarit Gastronómica event, the gastronomy of the Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta is the driving force behind the region’s revival of international tourism.

“We are sowing the seeds so that Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit can reap the rewards,” said González just seconds before the official inauguration at the Village Paradise Hotel in Nuevo Vallarta. “Both the agreements that have been reached as well as the joint efforts to move forward despite the economic crisis have been very beneficial.”

These types of events highlight the joint efforts of the Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit convention and visitors’ bureaus plus the Mexico Tourism Board (MTB), as they serve to showcase the cultural riches of the region.

The governments of Nayarit and Jalisco, headed by Roberto Sandoval and Aristóteles Sandoval, have also been key players, as together they fully back the Vallarta Nayarit, Live it to believe it campaign with actions.There are 105 businesses from Nayarit participating with over 500 quality regional products, which will be highlighted during the show cooking events.

It is important to note that these events will be taking place in the Bay and not in other locations around the country, which serves to position the region as one of the most important tourism centers on a national level.

In fact, the president of the Hotel and Motel Association as well as the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Trust and Chef Ignacio Cadena pointed out that promoting the Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta as a unique destination strongly fosters the region’s development and welfare.

“These are all positive reasons that serve to recuperate the lost international market,” said Cadena. “This is cause for joy and increased confidence for the future.”
The event was presided over by important figures from the tourism, hotel, business and commerce sectors.

Marc Murphy, Managing Director for the Riviera Nayarit CVB, emphasized the social role played by this type of seminars, where the participation of students from different public and private universities, hotel professionals, restaurants, the gastronomy and the sponsors all come together to promote the region.

Only in Riviera Nayarit: Live It to Believe It!

 This undoubtedly exotic and quite spectacular tournament will take place for the second year in a row on November 1st at the El Nayar Golf Course at the Mayan Palace Hotel Complex. The format is practically identical to its first edition: a 9 Hole Scramble by four-player teams, no handicap. This is a party tournament 100% and will, of course, have different amenities that will make it an experience you’ll have to live to believe, from the thematic “Day of the Dead” decorations, the lighting and the LED-lit golf balls.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three places and to the first Hole-in-One at the Third Hole. Spots are limited to 72 players and the registration fee is $1,000 pesos for guests and $1,200 pesos for non-guests. The fee includes a couple of night-play golf balls, LEDs, shared golf cart, tees, sponsored beverages and dinner.

 The awards dinner will be held at the Havana Moon with a gorgeous view of the water. 

There’s no doubt the Riviera Nayarit is full of surprises—it’s the reason they call it the Treasure of the Mexican Pacific. No matter what you’re looking to experience, you’ll always be amazed. Live it to believe it!