Special Course: Dia de Muertos

Special Course: Día de Muertos

Immerse in Mexico's most beautiful tradition.

Features

At Habla we believe that connecting language with culture is at the heart of language learning. To honor this connection we have designed a course inspired by Día de Muertos or Janal Pixan (“Food for the Souls” in Mayan), one of the most important traditions in Mexico.

Students will engage in traditional cultural experiences such as Paseo de las animas, where we join the Yucatecan community in appreciating the altars for the dead, witnessing the colorful parade, and walking to the traditionally decorated cemetery downtown. We also take an excursion to Cholul, a small community just outside of Merida where students will participate in the traditional method for cooking the most popular Hanal Pixan dish: el pib. Students will prepare and cook their own pib in a pit in the ground, culminating in a mid-day feast.

Focus

During this week, students will study Spanish by learning about the cultural traditions, art, stories, and flavors that examine Mexico’s spiritual and playful relationship with death, while also exploring the memories of their ancestors and honoring loved ones who have left this world.

To culminate our Día de Muertos course, students will build an altar and share a written piece to honor our loved ones who have passed. Finally we all gather around the table to enjoy traditional food and drink and celebrate life.

Dates

Día de Muertos is offered once a year during the final week of October or the first of November. Space is limited for this program.

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Please note: Space is limited for Habla’s Día de Muertos program.

The Habla Difference

The Habla Method used in all our Spanish classes is a research-based, innovative, cross-cultural pedagogy that is used in classrooms worldwide. At our Spanish language school, you will feel challenged yet comfortable learning Spanish.

All our classes are facilitated in Spanish. We divide our students by language level and adjust groups during the week as necessary. Most importantly, we work with you to ensure the most enriching cultural and linguistic experience at Habla.

Language is rooted in its people and cultures. At Habla, you will experience the traditions, flavors, colors, rhythms, stories, and art of Mexico and Yucatan. You will leave our school feeling confident having meaningful conversations in Spanish and with a deeper understanding of our beautiful country.

What really sets Habla apart is the amazing, knowledgeable, and friendly community of teachers and staff.

But don’t take it from us, read our former students’ testimonials to learn more about what the Habla Difference is all about.