Day of the dead

Duration: 15

Year Published: 1963

Creator: Pyramid

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: The Day of the Dead is All Soul's Day in Mexico, a religious holy day marked by an annual celebration and special events. Candy skulls, puppets and figurines, masks, calaveras or cartoons representing death, food and flowers, all play a part in the rituals which guide the dead on their journey to their new home. Celebrations which combine dancing and feasting, music and prayers, help make the relationship with death one of friendship rather than fear.

Complete Record: The Day of the Dead is All Soul's Day in Mexico, a religious holy day marked by an annual celebration and special events. Candy skulls, puppets and figurines, masks, calaveras or cartoons representing death, food and flowers, all play a part in the rituals which guide the dead on their journey to their new home. Celebrations which combine dancing and feasting, music and prayers, help make the relationship with death one of friendship rather than fear.