02/11/2019
The Day of the Dead tradition arises as part of religious syncretism, in the colonial era. During the pre-Hispanic stage, the cult of death was present in different cultures throughout Mexico.
The traditions of this celebration include visiting loved ones who have already left the cemeteries and preparing altars with food, candles, incense, photographs and flowers to remember them. It is only during these days that the souls of loved ones can return from beyond to be close to their own.
WHAT HAS AN ALTAR OF DEAD?
An altar of the dead is made up of a wide variety of objects, some traditional and some personal for the deceased. Among the necessary elements are candles, incenses, salt, sweet skulls, dead bread, confetti and cempasuchil flowers. In addition, personal items are placed, food enjoyed in life, some liquor or ci**rs and photographs, or even some toy or candy if it is a child.
WHAT IS THE OBJECTIVE OF THE FESTIVAL?
The Festival of Life and Death Traditions seeks to keep the diverse ancestral traditions of the Day of the Dead of Mexico in force, as well as being a window to show the world the vast culture of our country.
