Day of the Dead
Intangeable Cultural Heritage in Mexico
UNESCO
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UNESCO
United Nation Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
Day of the Dead
La Calavera Catrina (The Elegant Skull) is one of the most popular figures of the Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico.
Mexican Flag
The country in which the Day of the Dead festival is held.
Intangible Cultural Heritage
Intangible cultural heritage is important for cultures to have their differences and keep their heritage alive. Intangible cultural heritage helps intercultural dialogue and it helps other cultures respect each other.
Marigold Display
Day Of The Dead Display
Day Of The Day Altar
Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos in Spanish) is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico. During this holiday families and friends gather to pray for and remember friends and reletives that have passed away. The celebration takes place on November 1 and 2, where all banks are closed and shops shut for this festival. Traditions connected with the holiday include building private altars honoring the deceased using sugar skulls, marigolds and the favorite foods and beverages of the departed and visiting graves with these as gifts. They also leave possessions of the deceased.
Sugar Skulls
My Judgement of Intangible Cultural Heritage
Intangible Cultural Heritage is important because it helps cultures understand each other better, it keeps suffering cultures alive. Intangible Cultural Heritage is a way of how people interact with each other with respect for their values and heritage.