Jour des morts / Día de muertos

After an introduction to the rituals of this traditional day, share a snack and watch the animated film ‘El libro de la vida’ (The Book of Life) by Jorge Gutiérrez. The Day of the Dead is celebrated in Mexico on 1 and 2 November each year. This Mexican holiday marks the temporary return to earth of deceased loved ones. Since 2003, it has been on UNESCO's list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity. It gives rise to colourful and festive public celebrations, but also to moments of intimate meditation: each home includes an altar decorated with offerings, and a path of marigold flower petals is traced to represent the path the souls must take to reach the altar.