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Why is Mexico’s Day of the Dead such a beautiful way to remember our loved ones who have died? What are the elements that go into the altar? How can tourists respectfully experience the tradition?
In this fascinating conversation, Luisa Navarro, founder of Mexico in My Pocket and author of Mexico’s Day of the Dead: A Celebration of Life through Stories and Photos, shares her personal journey from rejecting her Mexican heritage to celebrating it, while revealing the true beauty and meaning behind one of Mexico’s most misunderstood traditions.
Luisa Navarro is the founder and CEO of Mexico in My Pocket, and the author of Mexico’s Day of the Dead: A Celebration of Life through Stories and Photos.
- Luisa’s childhood struggle with being Mexican American and how she transformed from rejecting her culture to becoming its passionate advocate
- The true meaning behind Día de los Muertos, its indigenous Aztec origins, and how it differs completely from Halloween
- The significance of ofrendas (altars), including sugar skulls, pan de muerto, marigolds, and photographs of deceased loved ones
- How different days honor different types of deaths
- Traditional foods like pan de muerto, café de olla, and how families share meals with both the living and the dead
- How to respectfully experience Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico while avoiding appropriation and understanding the difference between authentic traditions and commercialized parades
You can find Luisa at MexicoInMyPocket.com and Mexico’s Day of the Dead book here.
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