November 1 and 2 are very important dates on the calendar for the Mexican people. Those two days the people celebrate Dia de Los Muertos or Day of the Dead. Mexicans gather together around family altars at home or the cemetary to honor their deceased loved ones. November 1st traditionally is to honor the dead children and November 2nd is to honor the dead adults.
The altars are decorated with photos, candles, flowers and food and beverages that were special to those now being honored. In spirit the food and beverages are consumed by the deceased loved ones who have returned to visit. After the deceased have had their fill the living will consume the remains.
At the Teatro de La Ciudad there were two nights of this celebration. We were witness to many of these family altars as well as traditional Mexican dancing, theatrical performances, music, wonderful food and the joyous celebration of the Mexican people.
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