“You don’t need to be perfect to inspire others. Let people be inspired by how you deal with your imperfection.” ~ Unknown
In DTLA’s Grand Park, altars to different ancestors were displayed for Dia de los Muertos. Most of America celebrates Halloween, and many with Mexican heritage also celebrate Dia de los Muertos. The Mexican tradition goes back some 3,000 years and can be celebrated on different dates around November 1, depending on the local community. In DTLA, the date was October 22 and 23. During the holiday, “families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration.” Each altar at Grand Park respected different groups of people. For example, Puro Teatro “Pure Theater” honoured deceased thespians I assume of Latin ancestry, and on the bottom are Latin women who were killed through domestic violence. The altars with children were the hardest to look at. Despite the loss, the altars are colourful and engaging. For the viewer, there’s no lack of curiosity and discovery. I absolutely love our melting pot in America. Blending cultures and peoples makes me happy, and whenever I’m immersed in a culture other than my own, however short or long that may be, I learn something. It opens my heart and expands my mind.
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