The Easter holidaysb began in Mexico and rest days have been a recurring theme on social networks, as political discussions, elections and the intermittent pandemic have left citizens wanting to take a break.
That is why this Holy Thursday, many took the opportunity to make their emotions and reactions felt to the first period of long leave of the year, as many demand rest since the beginning of the year.
All those emotions were reflected in memes, videos and original content that flooded social networks and the entire internet in general.
As every year, the contents that refer to Santa and the Mexican fighter el Santo appeared:
However, some others also complained that every year the same memes appear, so they asked that this 2022 be more imaginative:
However, the Simpsons again stole the protagonist of the memes on this holy day:
Some others wanted to pay homage to the traditions that have year after year on these dates:
While others, ironically, began to explain what their vacation would be like in these days of vacation:
However, others also raised the need to rest in this period, because they have been heavy days:
Although those who will not be able to rest also appeared, either because their biological clock does not allow them or because they will not have a vacation:
And, among those who will rest, will be those who “plan” to catch up with the activities that have been delayed:
Finally, there were those who complained that the resorts will be full these days, due to the fact that people were locked up for two years thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic:
On April 13, the Government of Mexico City presented the billboard of cultural activities that will feature during the holiday period from Thursday, April 14 to Sunday, April 24, better known as Easter Week.
According to the local Ministry of Culture, more than 50 special activities will be offered such as talks, workshops, conferences, exhibitions, music, as well as a night picnic in the Chapultepec Forest.
Among the places that can be visited are: the Hellenic Cultural Center, the National Museum of Popular Cultures, the National Institute of Anthropology and History, the Urban Culture Park (PARCUR) in the Third Section of the Chapultepec Forest, the Los Pinos Cultural Complex, the Vasconcelos Library, the National Center of Arts, the Palace of Fine Arts, Center for Digital Culture and the National Institute of Fine Arts and Literature.
The presence of the replica of the Sistine Chapel in the capital's Zócalo was also highlighted, which will start activities on April 19 and will remain for a month for the enjoyment of visitors.
In addition to a wide range of workshops on music, dance, street art, film, theater, painting, literature and other disciplines at the 240 Innovation, Freedom, Art, Education and Knowledge Points (PILLARS) that are located in all the municipalities.
Finally, it was announced that INSECTA Festival del Bosque de Chapultepec will be held from 14 to 17 April, an event that will present more than 80 free activities including opera, theater, dance, concerts, evening picnics, workshops and conferences, as well as the Microsculpture exhibitions made up of 37 photographs of the British artist Levon Biss and El lago de las tipulas is a sculptural installation by the Oaxacan artist Amador Montes consisting of 11 monumental insects.
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