Study Abroad Programs Blog » Dia de Los Muertos http://blog.amerispan.com AmeriSpan's Study Abroad blog. Wed, 24 Aug 2016 12:00:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 AmeriSpan’s “Bucket List”: Day of the Dead Festival in Mexico http://blog.amerispan.com/2012/01/amerispans-bucket-list-day-of-the-dead-festival-in-mexico.html http://blog.amerispan.com/2012/01/amerispans-bucket-list-day-of-the-dead-festival-in-mexico.html#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:26:00 +0000 AmeriSpan Staff http://blog.amerispan.com/2012/01/amerispans-bucket-list-day-of-the-dead-festival-in-mexico.html Guanajuato_dQ_guitarist_with_mosaicFor the past month, we've been highlighting some of our locations nearby global attractions which we think are worth visiting in a lifetime. Our final "Bucket List" recommendation is a festival that would be an incredible thing to experience during Mexico study abroad: the Day of the Dead, or "Dia de los muertos".


This holiday has Aztec roots and was originally dedicated to a goddess named Mictecacihuatl. Celebrants will traditionally visit the graves of the deceased and construct altars of flowers, food and drink out of respect for them. Loved ones who have passed on are remembered fondly and offerings ("ofertas") are displayed throughout gravesites and homes. Towns are aflurry with beautiful shrines adorned with sugar skulls, marigolds, and more. As it is a day of celebration, parades are often held.

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This blog series was inspired by an 'Organizing an Event's" article entitled "10 Events to Attend Before You Die.",

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