The day of the dead(Días de Muertos)is one of the biggest festival across the Mexican mainl. It is widely celebrated asthe national holiday by most of the Mexicans and people with Mexican ancestry in the U.S. It is also recognized by other countries as well. During this day, people will build private altars and use calaveras or the favorite food of the departed to honor the dead. People believe that the the dead will temporally come back to life on this day.

Yesterday, in Mexico, they held the annual festival of the day of the dead. Only one thing is different this time, people also paid their tribute to the people who had been killed during the 7.1 magnitude quake that almost causes the tsunami. The quake resulted in more than 500 people getting killed. People were feeling low and sad. But the tragedy did not stop the people from attending the parade. One of the person who had joined the parade says that the “parade could be a distraction, a way of escaping”. Thousands of onlookers had shown their spirit with the casualty and demonstrating the resilient characteristics of the Mexican people. More than 300.000 people have joined the parade, up from 200.000 last year. People painted their faces as skulls and bodies that ensemble the skeletons. 

This news is corresponding to our course theme: identities in latin America. This tradition is a great way to show that the unique culture shared by the Mexican people and its mental relief over people.  Participants demonstrate their resilient and unbroken characteristics even in the time of extreme conditions. “Be Strong Morelos,” said of one of the participants, Reuters reported.