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Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead has been one of Mexico’s most important celebrations since pre-Hispanic times. It is a time for families to gather and welcome the souls of the dead on their annual visit home. Cempasúchil (marigold) flowers, burning copal incense, fresh pan de muertos bread, candles, sugar skulls, photographs and mementos of the departed adorn special altars. In Mexico, Day of the Dead is celebrated over an entire week with the preparation of altars, foods, dance, music and special offerings for people who have died. Mano a Mano recreates the magical space of a village churchyard during the celebration and has organized a series of events including altar building, workshops, dance, poetry and music. This year’s special activities include a celebration of the life and music of Michael Jackson (October 31) and a weekend Altar-Building Marketplace where visitors can buy the components for their own home altars, such as sugar skulls, bread, copal incense and flowers.

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© Cristian Peña, 2009
© Cristian Peña, 2009
© Alejandra Regalado, 2009
© Enrique González, 2009
© Alejandra Regalado, 2009
© Alejandra Regalado, 2009
© Cristian Peña, 2009
© Alejandra Regalado, 2009
© Enrique González, 2009
© Enrique González, 2009
© Alejandra Regalado, 2009
© Alejandra Regalado, 2009
© Monica Aguiñaga, 2009
© Monica Aguiñaga, 2009
© Alejandra Regalado, 2009
© Alejandra Regalado, 2009
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© Christine Thelen, 2009
© Christine Thelen, 2009
© Mary Giancoli, 2009
© Cristian Peña, 2009
© Erwin Borms, 2009
© Alejandra Regalado, 2009
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© Erwin Borms, 2009
© Erwin Borms, 2009

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