Dia De Los Muertos / Day of the Dead

Dia de Los Muertos
Poem by Olivia Garcia
Narrated by Carlos Puma
Images by Carlos Puma



Celebrating life often centers around a birthday or an anniversary

But celebrating death or the life of someone who has passed
Come only with Dia de los Muertos

Many Latinos know this holiday all too well.

Our culture has taught us to embrace death, at least celebrate it when one
has left and prepare for a rebirth of their lives in some way.

The fall season often prepares Latinos
With the pending arrival of Dia de los Muertos
The highly celebrated tradition was born in Mexico
When families wanted to pay tribute to deceased love ones.

But the tradition quickly grew on the U.S.
As many families headed north, starting new lives here,
They took with them dear traditions like Dia de los Muertos.

It is said that Dia de los Muertos is celebrated on Nov. 1 and 2,
The first to remember deceased children and the second for adults

The days also coincide with the Catholics' All Saints and All Souls Days.

Dia de los Muertos has its roots in Aztec and Mayan tradition.

In present times, activities surrounding Dia de los Muertos include
An artistic or community event where dancers dressed as the dead
Perform ritual or dance performances in honor of the deceased

Artists often share the meaning of the tradition
Through paintings, photographs or stories in galleries

On a personal level, Dia de Los Muertos prompts many
To create altars in the home

They select long-gone loved ones who they wish to honor
and set aside pictures, a Rosary, toys, if it's a child, a tequila or other
special drink, if it's an adult, marigolds, personal and favorite items,
including fruit/food, a favorite album or a watch or ring.

A candle is also use to shine the light on the altar and
Remind the living how much they miss their loved ones.

It is a time of reflection but in a happy or celebratory way.

It is also a way to reconnect to loved ones and celebrate their rebirth into
another life.

This Dia de los Muertos, find a way to remember your deceased loved ones
Or go out and take part in a public celebration to let others know
That you feel their lost, you feel their pain


Text by Olivia Garcia

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[photovato]

Thanks for your comment. If you hit the expand button where it says photography by Carlos Puma and Poem by Olivia Garcia. The entire poem is there.

[photovato]

I'm glad you liked it. You can find the text right under the video.

Good luck with your presentation.

CP

[ProviderMR]

Cuando se mezcla el Inglés con el Español o viceversa, no se si han notado que el Español sale gravemente perjudicado y se oye raro y feo.

[photovato]

Esa es your opinion. I'm Chicano and Proud. I use my culture as I see fit. You may speak or write anyway you desire.

The beauty of being an American is that I can speak and write as I choose. And, since I am Mexican-American I will continue to mix Spanish and English. That just the vida loca.

[EmoDarkAngel101]

is this a song ??

[photovato]

A very good friend of mine Olivia Garcia wrote the poetry and I read it.

[mariferscearce]

I love your video. You are a great narrator. Yes, we are in America, and we can speak however we wish.

[cheapcape]

Ever since I found out what Dia de los Muertos is, my Halloween hasn't ended until after November 2nd!

[gurlitaliana]

Just Beautiful! Simplemente hermosa! Apenas bonito! Proprio bella! <3

[901dreamer818]

Poetic death

[mextlyy]

@photovato spanglish is sexy! <3

[zorritomex]

@exeuroweenie hey man this not is la santa muerte, no confundas, en Mexico no celebramos la santa muerte, solo festejamos a nuestros fieles difuntos, estas son calaveras just that...xfa investiga un poco acerca de nuestra cultura... thank you!! and this video it's so good...I really like it!!

[flamencoMensch]

Umm, I don't think the poem text is there in the notes under the video, although it's a good explanation besides. A great little mini-documentary on the subject! It's nice to see someone put real effort into a slideshow; I get so tired of 'music videos' on YT consisting of a single, unchanging slide or not much more. Well done!

[5150sadeyes]

I live it. I got the chills

[MsOzywood]

I keep coming back & back to look & listen to this clip, it's just so beautiful. Love it!