Festival Site Updates
August 23, 2024
Children's activity
Good day parents of children aged 11 years and younger who will be attending the Feast in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
This year we are planning a very fun and exciting experience for children at the Feast of Tabernacles. It is a simulation of the Israelites’ departure from Egypt to cross the sea and walk through the desert to the Promised Land.
That is the main theme that we will be simulating in a nice, large piece of land in the community of “Los López” in San Miguel de Allende.
It will be a day full of activities with animals—horses, sheep, chickens, dogs, etc. (no camels)—to simulate the stories of the Exodus and try to imprint in the minds of the children the important lessons that the Israelites lived from the time they left Egypt until their arrival in the Promised Land. There will be games, prizes, thrills and, most of all, lots of purposeful lessons and fun for all of our young children.
This activity will only be for children aged 11 years and younger.
What I require of you:
I want to ask parents to get involved in this activity by making an outfit to wear. Food will be provided—quail and manna (JUST KIDDING). But pizza, tacos and other favorite kids’ food will have to do for now.
The outfits can be as elaborate as desired, but something simple is enough. Remember that the Israelites were poor slaves, so if you take an old sheet, open a hole for the head to fit like a poncho and a cloth belt of the same material, and then let the children paint it with stripes and colors, that would be fine. I am sure this will be something they’ll enjoy making. In this manner, the children will also be getting involved and anticipating the Feast with the joy God expects us to celebrate His holy days.
If you want to make a more laborious outfit, this is another option. We also need some to dress as Egyptians if anyone wants to venture into this project. I found that on the Internet they sell costumes of this type, but this would have an additional cost. This is a project that the whole family can participate in and will undoubtedly offer opportunities for many photographers.
I am counting on your enthusiasm and participation.
Thank you and happy Sabbath.
Site Description
Once again the Feast of Tabernacles will be hosted in the beautiful and artistic city of San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato.
San Miguel de Allende is the perfect place for the Feast of Tabernacles, its bohemian and artistic environment is unparalleled in very few places in the country. Its cobblestone streets and unique architecture is not only beautiful, but also historic. There are no traffic lights in the city and not busy hectic lifestyles, only time to spend relaxing and enjoying the weather, art, food fellowship and natural surroundings.
This picturesque town offers a typical Mexican colonial small town experience. From its art galleries to it many fine international restaurants, San Miguel has successfully hosted the Feast of Tabernacles for the Church for many years without complaints. The local cuisine is rich and varied, and has provided many wonderful family dinners and fellowshipping experiences for God’s people for many years.
The tranquility and the safety which San Miguel provides are some of its main attractions and advantages to take into consideration by those who are looking for an alternative for a sun and ocean destination. This delightful community offers the perfect tranquil environment for God’s holy days and family fellowship. Only three hours from Mexico City or one hour from Querétaro, San Miguel de Allende is one of Mexico’s most beautiful treasures, and has been nominated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to its cultural and architectonic wealth, which is representative of the Mexican Baroque.
This beautiful place is located within Mexico's hilly central highlands, in the State of Guanajuato; 265 km (165 miles) northeast of Mexico City, 96 km (60 miles) from the city of Guanajuato, the state capital, and 65 km (41 miles) from the city of Querétaro. San Miguel has no international airport, so visitors usually fly into the Leon/Bajio, Queretaro or Mexico City airports. Transportation—buses, vans and taxis—to San Miguel de Allende is available from all three airports at affordable prices.
San Miguel offers a wide range of accommodations fit for all size families; hotels or rented homes are amply available to stay in during the Feast. Feel free to shop around on the Web and find the perfect temporary dwelling. Since the city is small, the rented hall for services is accessible from most anywhere in town, and just a short taxi ride from the opposite end of town, 20 minutes at the most, which makes it convenient for housing accommodations.
The meeting hall is called “Salon Los Pinos,” located at:
Salida Real a Querétaro No. 173
Zona Centro, Valle del Maiz
C.P. 37775
San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Mexico
There are many hotels, Airbnb options in town. If you are looking for convenience, the Hotel Casa Primavera is the closest hotel, almost adjacent to the hall. With the current rate of exchange at about $18 pesos to one dollar, your second tithe will surely stretch a lot further than many other feast sites around the world.
The Hotel Mision de San Miguel is the second closest to the hall, within walking distance, and you will also find many hotels around the main downtown plaza area which offer faster access to shops and restaurants, and where most of the local activities are found. Whether you decide to rent a home or stay at a downtown hotel, whatever meets your personal standards and finances, there are many options and wonderful places. Prices range from around US$50 in cozy little bed and breakfast, to US$1,000 per night in some of the most exclusive hotels. There is something for everybody.
We expect everyone to make their own arrangements for housing since we will not host everyone at one same hotel this year.
This year feast activities will include something for kids, young adults and seniors as well as for the whole family. We are sure that fellowship will be enjoyed as permitted and abundant time to enjoy the city will surely make this one of your best feasts ever.
Translation is available from Spanish into English since services will be in Spanish except for Mr. Franks message which will be transmitted into English. As always, we look forward to welcome all our international brethren. We are expecting about 350 people but have room for more than 500 so, come and enjoy this wonderful small city and the warmth or the Mexican brethren.
Larry Roybal 
http://visitsanmiguel.travel/
www.visitmexico.com
www.virtualtourist.com/travel/North_America/Mexico/Estado_de_Guanajuato/San_Miguel_de_Allende-928629
Transportation
www.bajiogoshuttle.com
www.sanmigueltransfers.com
www.viajessanmiguel.com