Spiritual Light & Candle Making
Luz Espiritual y Elaboración de Velas
The experience
Meet a family of traditional candle makers in Teotitlán del Valle and learn how beeswax candles are shaped by hand for weddings, festivals and community celebrations. You will see the natural wax, the hand-dipped and moulded flowers, the meaning of light in Zapotec ceremonies, and try shaping a piece yourself.
Itinerary
9:00 am
Meet at Teotitlán del Valle Historical Center
9:15 am
Visit a family candle-making workshop
9:45 am
Beeswax, moulds and hand-shaped wax flowers
10:15 am
The meaning of light in Zapotec ceremonies and celebrations
10:45 am
Hands-on: shape your own candle piece
11:00 am
Tour ends at historical center
What's included
- · Local Zapotec guide
- · Visit to a family candle-making workshop
- · Hands-on candle shaping demonstration
Not included
- · Refreshments
- · Candle purchases
- · Gratuities
- · Transportation (included from Oaxaca City on customized tours)
Practical information
Workshop availability depends on the family's celebration calendar. Transportation from Oaxaca City is included on customized tours. Restrictions may apply on high season months, please be advised.
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