Dia de Los Muertos Poem by Olivia Garcia Narrated by Carlos Puma Images by Carlos Puma
Celebrating life often centers around a birthday or an anniversary
But celebrating death or the life of someone who has passed Come only with Dia de los Muertos
Many Latinos know this holiday all too well.
Our culture has taught us to embrace death, at least celebrate it when one has left and prepare for a rebirth of their lives in some way.
The fall season often prepares Latinos With the pending arrival of Dia de los Muertos The highly celebrated tradition was born in Mexico When families wanted to pay tribute to deceased love ones.
But the tradition quickly grew on the U.S. As many families headed north, starting new lives here, They took with them dear traditions like Dia de los Muertos.
It is said that Dia de los Muertos is celebrated on Nov. 1 and 2, The first to remember deceased children and the second for adults
The days also coincide with the Catholics' All Saints and All Souls Days.
Dia de los Muertos has its roots in Aztec and Mayan tradition.
In present times, activities surrounding Dia de los Muertos include An artistic or community event where dancers dressed as the dead Perform ritual or dance performances in honor of the deceased
Artists often share the meaning of the tradition Through paintings, photographs or stories in galleries
On a personal level, Dia de Los Muertos prompts many To create altars in the home
They select long-gone loved ones who they wish to honor and set aside pictures, a Rosary, toys, if it's a child, a tequila or other special drink, if it's an adult, marigolds, personal and favorite items, including fruit/food, a favorite album or a watch or ring.
A candle is also use to shine the light on the altar and Remind the living how much they miss their loved ones.
It is a time of reflection but in a happy or celebratory way.
It is also a way to reconnect to loved ones and celebrate their rebirth into another life.
This Dia de los Muertos, find a way to remember your deceased loved ones Or go out and take part in a public celebration to let others know That you feel their lost, you feel their pain
Text by Olivia Garcia
Comments on "Dia De Los Muertos / Day of the Dead"
Ever since I found ... Ever since I found out what Dia de los Muertos is, my Halloween hasn't? ended until after November 2nd!
Just Beautiful! ... Just Beautiful! Simplemente hermosa! Apenas bonito!?
Proprio bella! <3
Poetic death? Poetic death?
spanglish is sexy!? ... spanglish is sexy!? <3
hey man? this not ... hey man? this not is la santa muerte, no confundas, en Mexico no celebramos la santa muerte, solo festejamos a nuestros fieles difuntos, estas son calaveras just that...xfa investiga un poco acerca de nuestra cultura... thank you!! and this video it's so good...I really like it!!
Love-Loss. Longing. ... Love-Loss. Longing.
ReUnite- Remember- Reminisce.
Touch? The Stars. Sprinkle My Soul.
Connecting With Close Comrades So Dearly Departed.
Umm, I don't think ... Umm, I don't think the poem text is there in the notes under the video, although it's a good explanation besides. A great little mini-documentary on the subject! It's nice to see someone put real effort into a slideshow; I get so tired of 'music videos' on YT consisting of a single, unchanging slide? or not much more. Well done!
I love your video. ... I love your video. You are a? great narrator. Yes, we are in America, and we can speak however we wish.
I live it. I? got ... I live it. I? got the chills
I keep coming back ... I keep coming back & back to look & listen to this? clip, it's just so beautiful. Love it!
This clip's ... This clip's beautiful.I love Santa? Muerte,Mexican culture and their approach to death.
Nice,? love this ... Nice,? love this video...
Thank you for such ... Thank you for such a lovely, powerful, comforting piece. The poem, image, vouce, reading are all so strong. It helps me the way that the movie "Macario" helps me, and helped my dying? sister. If only she could have seen this video. Well, maybe she is watching it with me now.
I will share it and watch it next Dia de los Muertos along with "Macario"
Thank you!
Thanks for your ... Thanks for your comment. If you hit the expand button where it says photography by Carlos Puma and Poem by Olivia Garcia. The entire poem is? there.
Where is the poem? ... Where is the poem? That's just the description. This is really an amazin? poem I HAVE to read it. Anyone a copy?
I'm glad? you liked ... I'm glad? you liked it. You can find the text right under the video.
Good luck with your presentation.
CP
great ! I love this ... great ! I love this poem. And i make a presentation of "el dia de los muertos" in school & therefor i found this video & i like this poem a lot & i wanna start my presentation with this video & therefor I wanna ask if i can have the text. I can't find it on? the Internet - maybe I'm too stupid & maybe not... do you know where I can find it ?! - help would be great - thank you !
aww this is great! ... aww this is great! i was at the riverside one in 2009. such a? great time
Thank you for this ... Thank you for this video, I love it!
xxxooo? Wade Lee
LOVE THIS! ? LOVE THIS! ?
se debera que de ... se debera que de la? combinacion de dos idiomas nace un nuevo dialecto.,.quien sabe son mis ideas...XD
great pictures and ... great pictures and poem. so proud to be latino y mexicano!!?
Beautiful, fills? ... Beautiful, fills? me up with pride....
how beautiful? this ... how beautiful? this is
the Riverside dia ... the Riverside dia de los muertos fair is amazing i went last? year and it was filled with people:)a real sight to see:)
I love not only the ... I love not only the poem but the way it was read. I close? my eyes and \can feel the words. great job.
Wow
I love it when ... Wow
I love it when I just happen to stumble upon greatness....beautifuly artistic......man....speechless....so inspiring....have my own day of the dead film idea I would love to share with you when we are finished....in early stages now...pre production....different...not to worry...dat of the? dead in common.....use the force....namaste
this poem is so ... this poem is so beautiful! i thought of my grandfather as you read this and cried. your friend has an amazing talent!?
