It originated from a centuries old Aztec festival in honor of Mictecacihuatl, a goddess known as the Lady of the Dead. The photos are taken from the National Day of the Dead photography contest organized by the Mexican Cultural and Art Council. Families construct an altar, known as an ofrenda, with the departed childs favorite snacks, candies, toys, and photographs to encourage a visit from their. Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, is an often misunderstood holiday celebrated in Mexico. The photos cover the Day of the Dead markets, the altars, the gifts, and the music and dance of the Day of the Dead.
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On the day of the dead, the National Museum also exhibits three series of exhibitions showing how the day of the dead is celebrated in Mexico.
Miguel León-Portilla was a Mexican anthropologist and historian known internationally for his literature on Aztec culture and literature in pre-Columbian times. 1 and 2 is a moment in time to honor your ancestors and those in your family and community who have gone into the spirit. Francisco Toledo was a famous artist painter, sculptor and graphic artist who is considered one of the most significant contemporary artists in Mexico. A: Da de los Muertos, the way we celebrate it here in the United States, emerged in Mexico, and it has had many evolutions over the course of 3,000 years in terms of what we understand it to be today. This year's altar is dedicated to Francisco Toledo and Miguel León Portilla. The Day of the Dead (el Da de los Muertos), is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration. The tradition is a mixture of indigenous Mexican and Christian beliefs and is part of UNESCO's intangible world heritage.
Also important objects, food and drinks will be placed on the altar, as souls are believed to return to visit from the world of the dead. The Day of the Dead, traditionally celebrated between 1st and 2nd of November, Mexicans set up spectacular altars in memory of loved ones who have passed away. Regions in the states of Oaxaca, Mxico, and Michoacn have special traditions to commemorate the Day of the Dead.
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