Diá de Muertos costumes

Title

Diá de Muertos costumes

Description

Community members dressed as a skeleton and the Aztec goddess Mictecacihuatl, or Lady of the Dead for Diá de Muertos. Diá de Muertos is a Latin American celebration recognizing family members and ancestors that have passed away. It is observed on November 1st and 2nd, closely tied to Catholic observances of All Souls Day and All Saints Day. Marigold flowers are often used to decorate for the holiday. For more information about Mictecacihuatl, see photo CCpic_315.

Date Created

circa 1990s

Subject

Holidays--Mexico
All Souls' Day
Costume
Ethnic & Cultural Studies
Social History
Latino Interest

Place

Cornelius, Oregon

Medium

photographic prints

Identifier

CCpic_314

Rights

Online access to this image is for research and educational purposes only. To inquire about permissions, order a reproduction, or for more information, please contact Centro Cultural at centroinfo@centrocultural.org.
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Source

Centro Cultural Photography Collection

Type

Still Image

Collection