L21R's Guide to Mexico’s Day of the Dead Festival
For three days each year between October 31st and November 2nd, families and friends across Mexico commemorate those they have lost in the name of Día de Muertos. It may take place around the same time as Halloween, but don’t be fooled by the name: Day of the Dead is not meant as a festival of fear, but as a celebration of life, packed with music, food, parades and parties. Deeply rooted in Mexican culture, Día de Muertos was traditionally quite a private affair in which families honored their dead, but the opening sequence to popular James Bond film Spectre, set in Mexico City during the parade, has opened the eyes of the world to these festivities, and turned them into a major tourist attraction for the country. If you’re lucky enough to be visiting Mexico at this special time of year, why not join the celebrations for a day or two? After all, as they say, ‘Death is a part of life, and life should be celebrated!’ Here’s our ultimate guide to experiencing Day of the Dead...
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