Take a virtual trip to Oaxaca, Mexico to learn about the Day of the Dead celebration in the company of a knowledgeable guide.
Day of the Dead is a magical time in Oaxaca when the spirits return to visit their loved ones, and the living honor, remember, and celebrate their lives.
In Oaxaca, it’s customary to set up altars and sand tapestries, decorate the graves and maintain a vigil in the cemetery. There are also fun costumed celebrations known as comparsas. Through colorful images and video, we’ll explore these traditions and their meaning in the lives of Oaxaqueños.