Celebrate the Day of the Dead at LUU this November

We’re excited to be celebrating Día de los Muertos in association with the Mexican Society this November.

Día de los Muertos, otherwise known as the Day of the Dead, is a Latin American holiday that originated in Mexico, taking place on 2 November. The holiday honours the dead and celebrates life, with festivals and celebrations that feature food, drink, parties, and activities the dead enjoyed in life. The holiday is focused on joyful celebration rather than mourning, thanks to a recognition of death as a natural part of the human experience – in fact, the deceased play a part in the celebrations themselves.

Jose Sosa, Treasurer at Mex Soc, commented:

“Dia de los Muertos is a celebration of life. In Mexican culture death is part of life and as such it should be celebrated. It represents a joyful occasion to remember the departed ones through their favourite living experiences.”

You might already be familiar with the festival thanks to the popularity of calacas and calaveras (skeletons and skulls) in popular culture around the world. The sugar skull and skeleton symbol, often decorated with flowers and other adornments, is an icon of Día de los Muertos, and their creation will feature as part of our celebrations this year in moulding and painting sessions. There will also be altar (or ofrenda) making, as participants create another recognisable symbol of the festival.

Led by the Mexican Society and numerous other student groups from around the Union, there are plenty of activities and performances happening as part of our Día de los Muertos celebrations.

Be sure to sign up to immerse yourself in Latin American culture and get involved in this joyful holiday.

Monday 1 November: