![]() The dead are divided into several categories according to cause of death, age, sex and, in some cases, profession. illness, accidents, financial difficulties) upon their families depending on how satisfactorily the rituals are executed. an abundant maize harvest) or misfortune (e.g. Great care is taken with all aspects of the preparations, for it is believed that the dead are capable of bringing prosperity (e.g. The deceased’s favourite dishes are prepared and placed around the home shrine and the tomb alongside flowers and typical handicrafts, such as paper cut-outs. This period also marks the completion of the annual cycle of cultivation of maize, the country’s predominant food crop.įamilies facilitate the return of the souls to Earth by laying flower petals, candles and offerings along the path leading from the cemetery to their homes. The festivities take place each year at the end of October to the beginning of November. Their gorgeous projections weave together their distinctive artwork with Día de los Muertos imagery like skeletons, skulls, flowers, plus photography and text, to light up the museum exterior as we only do once a year.As practised by the indigenous communities of Mexico, el Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) commemorates the transitory return to Earth of deceased relatives and loved ones. Music accompanies their work as they mix their images into live videos. Local artist MasPaz and Colombian artist Guache are returning to the roof of the DC Public Library to project their images and artwork onto the Portrait Gallery's G and 9 th street façade. Outdoor, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, 9th & G Street facade Mexican/Latin American drinks and food will be available for purchase. After joining us in 2019, the band is coming back from Chicago and Mexico to play another great show.Īcclaimed folk dance group, the Maru Montero Dance Company, are a Portrait Gallery Día de los Muertos tradition! Their spectacular performances bring audiences to their feet every year.Ĭelebrate the connections between life and death by getting your face painted with a skull. Sones de México Ensemble is the country’s premier folk music organization specializing in the unique sounds and styles from across Mexico. ![]() Visitors are encouraged to contribute to the community altar. Learn about the symbolism behind the traditional elements and about the Portrait Gallery images on the ofrenda. Esqueletos (skeletons) - Lively skeletons represent the dearly departed and remind us that death should not be feared.Cempasúchil (marigolds) - These bright, fragrant flowers help attract souls to the altar.The skulls are often made of sugar to represent the sweetness of life. Calaveras (skulls) - Skulls represent the dead who are receiving offerings at the altar.Papel picado (cut tissue paper) - This delicate paper craft symbolizes the element of wind, the fragility of life, and the joy of souls returning to the world of the living.Indoor events, 5:00 – 8:00 pm, Kogod Courtyard ![]() ![]() This bilingual event is free and open to the public. Celebrate the traditions of el Día de los Muertos with the National Portrait Gallery in this festival of art, memory, culture, and identity. ![]()
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