Toluca
hosts various religious and cultural festivities that feature dance
performances, live music, art exhibits, fireworks shows and diverse culinary
offerings. One of the most important events is the Festival de Danzas, a showcase of regional dance performances held on
March 21. You also can attend the Holy Week celebrations, during which you can
witness a re-enactment of the Via Crucis (Way of the
Cross). And then there?s the San Isidro Labrador Fair, a type of carnival
celebrated on the day of Pentecost. On Nov. 2, Day of the Dead is celebrated
with theatrical performances, storytelling sessions and film screenings.
Finally, at the
end of October and beginning of November, you can enjoy the Alfeñique
Fair, where you can indulge in all kinds of sweets made of chocolate and
amaranth. Another tantalizing treat is the traditional calaverita (candy or chocolate
shaped in the form of skulls).
