I even played a part in the phenomenon through my role as the producer of one of the largest Day of the Dead festivals in the U.S. at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery between 2013 and 2023. The celebration that's remained alive for centuries has grown around the world and in Mexico itself continues to evolve.
Mexican and Indigenous immigrants know that Día de Muertos is not just another day to dress up in costume. It's not the new Halloween. It's a chance for many to reclaim Mexico's Indigenous roots.
Creating an altar has become a collective expression of grief and love. Many here in the U.S. and across the Mexican diaspora are unable to go back to Mexico to be with their loved ones as the celebration provides a way to remember and honor them.
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