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
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Source
Centro Cultural Photography Collection
Type
Still Image