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Day of dead
The Day of the Dead tradition emerges as part of religious syncretism, in colonial
times. During the pre-Hispanic stage, the death cult was present in different
cultures throughout Mexico.
In Mexico, the traditions of this celebration include visiting loved ones who have
already departed in 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.
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 cigars and photographs, or even
some toy or candy if it is a child.
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. Through the customs of yesteryear
and different contemporary artistic expressions, this Mexican tradition is preserved.