The holiday is recognised by UNESCO as an i ntangible part of Mexico’s cultural heritage. Today, the celebrations are a mashup of ancient rituals and Christain festivities resulting in a vibrant two days of parties and parades, eating, singing and dancing with participants donning gaudy makeup and colourful costumes. The work is expressed through diverse mediums, including printmaking, ceramics, textiles, drawing, painting, and original altar assemblages. Instead, they were still considered members of the community and always to be honoured and remembered, especially on Día de los Muertos when they returned to Earth, temporarily. This holiday, in fact, tends to span two days. Mourning the dead was seen as disrespectful. For example, in Mexico and parts of Central and South America, many celebrate Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. These altars are carefully decorated with objects that connect it with the four elements of nature by symbolical associations, as well as food and drinks to please the departed. Several thousand years ago, the indigenous people of Mexico including the Aztec, regarded death as a natural phase in the cycle of life. Day of the Dead Altars are meant to honor the returning souls on these two days.
It’s roots, traditions and tone are entirely different. Many El Pasoans who observe Dia de los Muertos, a Mexican tradition, start building an altar a few days in advance of Nov. Fortunately there are a few good films to watch about this Latinx celebration. Crear un altar el domingo 30 de Octubre de 2022.
If you think that the Day of the Dead is a Mexican version of Halloween, you’re mistaken. While movies are no substitute for reading about and experiencing Día de los Muertos firsthand, we know that days of crafting and cooking might leave you and the littles looking for some downtime.
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