Día de los muertos in action

Día de los muertos, Day of the dead,  is a traditional day in Mexico celebrated November 1 and 2 to commemorate the deceased. The belief is that the deceased one will come back in these days and their spirit reunited with their loved ones. Certain elements are placed in the altar; the people paint their faces as representation of the iconic  catrina or catrín representing the female and male figures. The altar is decorated with flowers known as “cempasuchil” bread of the dead, painted skulls, and colorful paper cutouts. 

The students were cheerful going into different classrooms and embracing the culture and being part of the traditional festivity. The purpose was to have a glimpse of how Yucatecans celebrate death by participating in activities like making an altar, eating “pib”, drinking “chocolate” and eating “pad de muerto”. Learning how this day is celebrated around Mexico and the difference between traditions like decorations styles and parades.