On the occasion of the bicentenary of diplomatic relations between Mexico and France, the Mexican publishing house Trilce, the Embassy of Mexico in France and the City of Paris invite you to discover the exhibition « Día de Muertos : une célébration de la vie », from 28 October to 15 December, on the railings of the main entrance of the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, place Roger-Madec (formerly place Armand-Carrel), opposite the town hall of the 19th arrondissement.
; Crédits : ALAMY Le Día de Muertos est l’une des traditions les plus emblématiques de la culture mexicaine. Né de la rencontre entre les cosmovisions préhispaniques et les pratiques religieuses introduites durant la période coloniale, il est devenu une célébration haute en couleur, qui se décline différemment selon les régions et les communautés, autour du 2 novembre.
Inspired by the eponymous book, the exhibition offers a journey through this diversity: craftsmanship, altars, offerings, flowers, gastronomy, music, dances, costumes, masks, parades and processions bear witness to the many ways of welcoming and celebrating the deceased.
Through a selection of images, objects and testimonies, the exhibition highlights the richness of this living heritage. Far more than a celebration of death, the Día de Muertos celebrates life, memory and the bonds that unite the living with those who went before them.