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Greetings TAO Family and Friends!

October is an excellent month to visit Mexico. The sea turtle festival is held annually in Tulum, the Sea Turtle Festival is a free event which encourages participants to learn about sea turtles and familiarize themselves with the various organizations that are trying to protect them. Artistic, environmental and cultural activities are also a part of the festival.

Also during this month we celebrate the Day of the Dead kicks off at the end of the month. Xcaret Park honors this great event, declared a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, by celebrating the Festival of Life and Death Traditions every year on October 30th and 31st and on November 1st and 2nd. During this festivity you will be able to experience the Hanal Pixan ritual (food for the souls), cuisine of the region, workshops, crafts, gifts and altars, visual arts exhibitions, theater, dance and gala concerts.

Weather-wise it's a great time to visit: it's the end of the rainy season and temperatures are milder than other times of the year.

My thought of the week: Use the beauty and relaxed attitude of autumn as a time to plan a little window of peace and pause everyday - however and whenever it works.

Warm regards,

Isaac Henares
Operations Director

INVITATION TO THE NEXT DISCOVERY WEEKEND

Come and join us for our next Discovery Weekend and find out for yourself why everyone is talking about the Riviera Maya and the new way of life at TAO Inspired Living.

Read more here about the next Discovery Weekend.

RESIDENTIAL AREA - TAO Lofts

Modern style architecture lofts with one bedroom, well equipped kitchen, living room and terrace. Each loft allows owners to indulge in sweeping views and a dynamic experience of indoor and outdoor living spaces.

Come and see it for yourself and find out why everyone is talking about TAO in the gorgeous Riviera Maya.

TOP 5 THINGS TO THINK ABOUT WHEN BUYING REAL ESTATE IN THE RIVIERA MAYA

If you've been thinking about buying real estate in Riviera Maya, but haven't quite decided where you want to live, you're in luck. It's an amazing place where you have many wonderful options, from laidback beaches to pristine, to bustling culture-rich cities to small, peaceful villages. The Riviera Maya has it all.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT TAO
Expanding the Heart of Humanity

Prepare yourself to embark on a unique journey and learning experience, where you will learn tools that connect us with the heart of who we truly are for living healthier, fulfilling lives and building a brighter future. The annual gathering Expanding the Heart of Humanity: The Science and Practice of Heart-Connected Living is from Dec. 3-7 at the TAO Wellness Center, a fantastic and uplifting venue in the Riviera Maya on Mexico’s Caribbean coast

Click here for more information and booking details.

UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE RIVIERA MAYA
International Festival of Mayan Culture - Merida, Yucatan, October 17th to 24th

This annual festival celebrates Mayan culture through a wide variety of cultural events including concerts, dance performances, exhibits, conferences and workshops. The purpose of the festival is not just to entertain but also to educate visitors about the Maya, offering the opportunity to explore the grandeur of what was and remains of this great culture. Events will take place in Merida and in a few other locations in the state of Yucatan. The theme for the 2014 festival is architecture.

UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE RIVIERA MAYA
Tulum Sea Turtle Festival - Tulum, Quintana Roo, October 16th to 18th

Held annually in Tulum, the Sea Turtle Festival is a free event which encourages participants to learn about sea turtles and familiarize themselves with the various organizations that are trying to protect them. Artistic, environmental and cultural activities are also a part of the festival.

DAY OF THE DEAD (DÍA DE MUERTOS)
October 31st to November 2nd

Celebrated throughout Mexico, October 31st, November 1st and 2nd Deceased relatives are remembered and honored in cemeteries and family homes in this unique cultural celebration. Festivities take place throughout the country, but celebrations are most colorful in Patzcuaro, Oaxaca, Chiapas and San Andres Mixquic (D.F.).

HOW DID THE FIRST MESTIZO CHILDREN WERE BORN IN THE YUCATAN PENINSULA?

The Yucatan is dominated by Mestizos, a term used for all mixes of native and European peoples but most frequently used with regards to the Maya. To walk down Chetumal’s neatly planned boulevards is to remember something crucial about the ignominious fate of Maya culture: Tradition has been losing a war with lust for a long time. One could call it an apocalypse of love.

TAO FOUNDATION

Here at TAO we are a non-governmental organization dedicated to improving the social and ecological conditions of the Riviera Maya and related global regions. We do this by donating talent and funds; creating sustainable local projects; capacity building; and education.

Locally, we focus on the social welfare and the preservation of the Mayan community, it´s culture, and our jungle and ocean ecosystems.

If you would like to find out more about the TAO Foundation please contact foundation@taoinspiredliving.com or visit our Facebook Page.

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