Traditions

Midnight Ceremony

Midnight Ceremony

We present the Mexican flag and sing the national anthem during this ceremony!

Midnight Ceremony

We present the Mexican flag and sing the national anthem during this ceremony!

Party with Chiles en Nogada

Party with Chiles en Nogada

We gather and party all night with tequila and special traditional foods, specifically the green white and red delicacy; Chiles en Nogada! 

Party with Chiles en Nogada

We gather and party all night with tequila and special traditional foods, specifically the green white and red delicacy; Chiles en Nogada! 

¡Viva México!

¡Viva México!

Everyone gathers in the city square and the president comes out to the balcony,  rings the bell and shouts the names of the ARENGA the heroes of the independence. Then...

¡Viva México!

Everyone gathers in the city square and the president comes out to the balcony,  rings the bell and shouts the names of the ARENGA the heroes of the independence. Then...

Light oil Lamps

Light oil Lamps

To symbolize the divine light of Shiva and the victory of good over evil.

Light oil Lamps

To symbolize the divine light of Shiva and the victory of good over evil.

Observe a fast

Observe a fast

Many fast during Maha Sivratri, either for the entire day or for a few hours.

Observe a fast

Many fast during Maha Sivratri, either for the entire day or for a few hours.

Attend Mahashivratri Puja

Attend Mahashivratri Puja

Take part in special prayers and rituals to honor Shiva and express their gratitude.

Attend Mahashivratri Puja

Take part in special prayers and rituals to honor Shiva and express their gratitude.