The primary condition is that the disinfection measures dictated by the health authorities are respected
San Andrés Apostle, patron saint of Ajijic. Sofía Medeles.
Sofía Medeles / Translated by Patrick O’Heffernan (Ajijic, Jal.)– A few days before the start of Ajijic’s patron saint festivities (November 22-30), the authorities have finally given the green light for the festivities, which, due to pandemic restrictions, will be held as the ancestors used to do it, the old-fashioned way.
The conditions include a closing time of 12:00 midnight, a restricted capacity, sanitary checkpoints in charge of the guilds, signage at entrances and exits, permanent use of masks and monitoring by the Municipal Government.
Maximiliano «Max» Macias, who is in charge of the delegation’s office, commented that they are working together with merchants, guilds and organizing groups, to be able to bring a very healthy and old-fashioned celebration.
«They will be different this time the festivities, as to come with the family, spend some time and have dinner. We are starting little by little and reactivating the economy. For example, merchants who have not been able to make a living will be allowed to work, as long as they respect the requirements of the Ministry of Health,» said Max.
Likewise, through the delegation’s web page -Delegación Ajijic 2021-2024-, the calendar of activities for the novenario (9-days of masses and celebrations) was published; The guild schedule is: Nov.22nd musicians’ guild), Nov. 23rd merchants’ guild, Nov. 24th terrace owners who reached an agreement, and Nov. 25th the new youth guild). People agreed to bring musical groups to perform at the kiosk, while from November 26th to 30th, the activities that will take place will depend on the budget of the remaining guilds.
People have taken this news as good, since, both in social networks and in interviews conducted by Semanario Laguna, they expressed their joy for the realization of the festivities. «It is good because on the one hand we see that little by little we are getting out of this pandemic, and on the other hand because they give the population a space to have fun,» highlighted Sara, an interviewee from Ajijic.
Finally, the person in charge of the office called the attendees to the celebrations in honor of Saint Andrew the Apostle, and the merchants, to respect the established measures, otherwise, with all and penalty, they will be called to attention.
The program of the religious novena to St. Andrew the Apostle will be held as usual
The program of activities and participating guilds is on the wall of the parish of San Andrés Apóstol
Sofía Medeles /Translated by Elisabeth Shields (Ajijic, Jal.)- The religious celebration of San Andrés Apóstol will take place in the usual way -unlike the celebrations in the main square, which will have modifications-, with the mañanitas, masses, rosaries and Eucharistic adoration.
The mañanitas will be held at 7:00 a.m. The masses will be held at three different times, 8:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Rosaries will be at 6:30 p.m., and Eucharistic adoration – in charge of Adorers and Honorary Adorers – will be on Wednesday, November 24, Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26.
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