Diversity Event

The diversity event that I attended  Dia De Los Muertos Ceremonia. This event explained a 500 year old tradition that is native to Mexico. The title of the event is translated to The Day of the Dead Ceremony. The festivities are centered around celebrating the lives of deceased family members, rather than mourning the loss of a person. Dia De Los Muertos is held every year on November 1 & 2. Traditions in Mexico, Central America, and some places in the U.S. are to dress up in skull masks and costumes to dance in honor of their relatives. In rural Mexico people visit the grave sites of their deceased and decorate them with marigold flowers and candles. I learned that this celebration is also known as "All Saints/Souls Day" by the Spaniards to make it more religious.

The speakers at this event were very informational about the customs and traditions of this Mexican tradition. I knew a little bit about the ceremony, but learned quite a bit from them. The first day, (Nov. 1) is dedicated to the children who have died. The day is called Dia De Los Angelitos. The second day is actually called Dia De Los Muertos. I learned that there are many other activities that go along with the ceremony. People bake all kinds of goods. Sugar skulls and spicy chocolate called mole are a couple examples.