On Saturday, October 29, Mexico City held its first ever moving Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) parade.
Dia de los Muertos —
On Saturday, October 29, Mexico City held its first ever moving Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) parade.
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The parade was inspired by the stunning opening sequence in the James Bond movie "Spectre."
Inspired by Bond —
The parade was inspired by the stunning opening sequence in the James Bond movie "Spectre."
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The Day of the Dead festival traditionally takes place on November 1 and 2, when Mexicans believe the gates to the afterlife open and their loved ones return to join in celebrations.
When is the Day of the Dead? —
The Day of the Dead festival traditionally takes place on November 1 and 2, when Mexicans believe the gates to the afterlife open and their loved ones return to join in celebrations.
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The Day of the Dead holiday dates back to Aztec times. Despite the skulls, it's a celebration of life. Children are taught not to fear death but to embrace and enjoy every moment.
Festival origins —
The Day of the Dead holiday dates back to Aztec times. Despite the skulls, it's a celebration of life. Children are taught not to fear death but to embrace and enjoy every moment.
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The Day of the Dead holiday is also a chance for Mexicans to honor relatives and loved ones who have passed on.
Remembering family —
The Day of the Dead holiday is also a chance for Mexicans to honor relatives and loved ones who have passed on.
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The dead's favorite food, drinks and objects are prepared for them when they return.
Return of the dead —
The dead's favorite food, drinks and objects are prepared for them when they return.
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Parade organizers hope that Mexico City's parade will be the start of a new Mexican tradition.
Start of a new tradition —
Parade organizers hope that Mexico City's parade will be the start of a new Mexican tradition.
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And that one day it'll rival Rio de Janeiro's carnival in Brazil.
A world famous parade —
And that one day it'll rival Rio de Janeiro's carnival in Brazil.
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