Photo by M. Carmen Santos.
Celebrating Day of the Dead
10/31/2009
In the U.S., most of our funerals are quiet and somber. But in Mexico, the Dia De Los Muertos festivities celebrate the deceased with a colorful altars, music, food and lively stories. This tradition started over 3,000 years ago with Aztec and Mayan rituals, and it carries on today here in the Northwest. Melody Rodriguez helps coordinate the Day of the Dead altars and activities at the Tacoma Art Museum. Melody told KUOW's Jeremy Richards how the altars and rituals create community — and a vibrant celebration of life.
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