We invite you to discover the Day of the Dead Altar at the Museo de América! And this year, we made it ourselves!
You can visit it at the entrance to the permanent exhibition, next to the model of the Mexico City cathedral, and get close to a tradition that turns the remembrance of loved ones into a celebration full of color, symbolism and life.
The Día de Muertos, which is celebrated mainly on 1 and 2 November, is a tradition deeply rooted in Mexico that brings together beliefs and practices of indigenous origin with elements of Catholic tradition. The altars are the heart of this celebration: they are prepared as offerings to symbolically receive the deceased and keep their memory alive through flowers, candles, food and other objects full of meaning.
This festivity, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, is a cultural expression that celebrates the bonds between generations and shared memory.
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