Exposition « Día de Muertos : une célébration de la vie »

On the occasion of the bicentenary of diplomatic relations between Mexico and France, the Mexican publishing house Trilce, the Embassy of Mexico in France, and the Ville de Paris invite you to discover the Exposition « Día de Muertos : une célébration de la vie », from 28 October to 15 December, on the gates of the main entrance to the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, Place Roger-Madec (formerly Place Armand-Carrel), opposite the town hall of the 19th arrondissement.

; Credits: ALAMY

Día de Muertos is one of the most emblematic traditions of Mexican culture. Born from the encounter between pre-Hispanic cosmovisions and religious practices introduced during the colonial period, it has become a colorful celebration, celebrated differently according to regions and communities, around 2 November.

Inspired by the eponymous book, the exhibition offers a journey through this diversity: crafts, altars, offerings, flowers, gastronomy, music, dances, costumes, masks, parades, and processions bear witness to the multiple ways of welcoming and celebrating the departed.

Through a selection of images, objects, and testimonies, the exhibition highlights the richness of this living heritage. Far more than a celebration of death, Día de Muertos celebrates life, memory, and the bonds uniting the living with those who preceded them.