
The Event:An annual celebration of the Central and South American ritual of El Dia De Los Muertos, which is based on the belief that those who have died return each year to celebrate with their living friends and relatives. This celebration is deeply rooted in the traditions of indigenous peoples and can be traced as far back as 3000 years ago. Despite the Spanish conquistador’s best attempts to eradicate the ritual around500 years ago when they were colonizing Central America in general and Mexico in particular the tradition has survived. However, to make the holiday more conforming to Christian ideals the Spaniards moved it to coincide with the catholic holidays All Saints Day and All Souls Day. Today it is celebrated predominantly in Mexico...