concept
Because Day of the Dead is a festival for deceased relatives, this piece is created to welcome families back from the dead land with music and dancing.
Research/ Illuminando almas night walk
Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday to welcome back deceased family for food, drink and celebration. The holiday is from October 31st to November 2nd.
Iluminando Almas, meaning “iluminating souls” has the purpose of accompanying the dead on their journey home, with food and music to make the transit easier. There are also museums and castles to visit within the park.
research/ Mexico
Mexico is a land of extremes, with high mountains and deep canyons in the center of the country, sweeping deserts in the north, and dense rain forests in the south and east.
Mexican folk art: Two of Mexico's most famous artists are Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Their paintings include vibrant colors and depictions of life in Mexico.
Mariachi style of folk music involves a group of musicians — playing violins, guitars, basses, vihuelas (a five-string guitar) and trumpets — and wearing silver-studded charro suits and elaborate hats.
key words from research
Welcome, Death, Food, Love, Mexican folk art, Fun, Skull, Pattern, Plate, Colorful, Music
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