For aboriginal communities, there is a kinship obligation to loved ones that remains unbroken even after death. For indigenous communities of Mexico, the day commemorates a yearly ritual of remembering loved ones who have passed away, and exist as spirits just beyond the earthly realm. A celebration, a feast, a remembrance filled with joy and care enters homes and communities as e l día de los muertos is observed. Toward the end of October and the beginning of November, a certain love begins to stir in the hearts of indigenous communities of Mexico. What is e l día de los muertos (The Day of the Dead)? Please fill out the form here: English | Español Understanding El día de los muertos If you would like to honor a loved one without constructing an al tar, co ntribute to our Community Altar! Participants may submit the name of a loved one for staff to write on a butterfly, or they can complete the form to bring in a framed photo or other personal item to place on the altar. Application period closed.Īltar a pplication: English | Espa ñ ol Participate in the 2022 Community Altar
We invite a rtists, families, and community groups around the region to honor a lost loved one or other important figure by constructing an a ltar in the museum. Evolving from altars built in the home to honor deceased loved ones, altars in public spaces are often constructed in remembrance of those who have died for a cause or as a result of injustice. Symbolic objects like sugar skulls, candles, colorful cut-tissue paper banners, bold marigolds, and monarch butterflies fill a gallery in celebration. Our exhibition features memorial altars or ofrendas, places to leave offerings so the souls of the departed might find their way home and be nourished upon their arrival. Modern Day of the Dead celebrations blend both cultures and continue to evolve, adapting new traditions as the holiday grows in popularity on both sides of the border. After the Spanish conquest of Mexico, these rituals merged with Catholic observances of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days on November 1 and 2. Ancient civilizations throughout Latin America honored death as an essential part of the life cycle.
This community-centered exhibition celebrates the Mexican tradition of Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, a festive time for remembering deceased loved ones and ancestors. Join us for a day of fun with the family celebrating Dia de los Muertos! Enjoy the gallery exhibition, traditional dancing, children’s activities, mariachi, folkloric characters, complimentary baked goods, cash bar, and Mexican food truck with items for purchase.
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