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DAY
OF THE DEAD (Dia de los muertos)
Bones,
bones and more bones! Skeletons are seen everywhere during
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a holiday celebrated
by Mexican and Mexican-Americans. At this special time every
year, it is believed that the spirits of deceased family and
friends return to visit the living. A happy time, people celebrate
their return with food, flowers, parades and social gatherings.
Families create altars, called ofrendas, filled with
things the spirit of honor enjoyed the most in life. People
gather in cemeteries to decorate the gravesites of loved ones
with marigolds and candles. How do you remember and celebrate
loved ones who have died?
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No
matter how long this skeleton lifts weights, he won't
build much muscle! He doesn't have any to build! Skeletons
like this one are made to make people laugh and to poke
fun at death. During Day of the Dead, Artists create
skeletons from all walks of life to relay the message
that no matter who you are in life-rich or poor, famous
or unknown-you will end up a skeleton in the end.
This
sculpture was made by artist Joel Garcia, a member of
the famed Linares family of Mexico City. For generations,
the Linares family has created elaborate and unique
works of papier mache sculpture. Today, they are world
renowned folk artists.
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SKELETON
WEIGHTLIFTER
papier mache, paint
Joel Garcia
Mexico, 2000 |
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| MINIATURE
SKELETON BRIDE AND GROOM IN FRONT OF OFRENDA |
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ROLLERBLADING
& SKATEBOARDING SKELETONS |
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