During this past weekend, "La Calaca/The Death" payed a visit to the Seattle Center. Many of you probably know that during November 1st and 2nd, in Mexico we celebrate El Día de los Muertos/The Day of the Death, and although these dates are celebrated in many different ways depending on the region or state, I believe the Seattle Center has done a good job at capturing the essence of these festivities.
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"Day of the Death" |
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"Tapete" - Sand painting. |
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You could buy a decorated chocolate skull or you could decorate your own. Of course we chose to decorate our own. |
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Pan de Muerto/Bread of the Death ready to eat it with hot chocolate! |
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"Altares/Altars." We set them up with pictures of our deceased, their favorite food, and drinks because we believe they will come to visit in the middle of the night looking for them. |
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This is an example of how an altar is set up at the cementery. |
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Lots of food, candles, and "papel picado." |
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We also like to mock the death during these days. |
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Many dance, and music groups showcased the beauty of our culture.
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Face painting as "La Calaca" has to be part of this tradition too. |
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