El día de los muertos is a holiday celebrated in Mexico and Guatemala on November 1st and 2nd. It is a celebration to remember loved ones that passed away. People make offerings with items, foods, music, etc. that the person used to like when he/she was alive. The offerings also have calaveritas de azúcar (sugar skulls), pan de muerto (bread), and papel picado (cut tissue paper) to decorate.
Each year, the National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen has an exhibition about El día de los muertos. This year it is called "The Journey of the Soul", the exhibition will run until December 11th, from 10-5pm Tuesdays to Sundays and the admission is free. Do you need more information? Visit their website: http://www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org
Also, You can be part of the National Museum of Mexican Art’s second annual Day of the Dead Chicago celebration taking place on Sunday, October 30th from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Museum. This year, there will be a celebration again with a festival of light and projection that will transform the Museum's exterior, bringing it to life. In Harrison Park, families and individuals will create their own ofrendas (altars) transforming the soccer fields into a festive cemetery like you might see in Mexico. Visit their 30th annual Day of the Dead exhibition inside the Museum. Pan de Muerto (Day of the Dead Bread), live musical performances, face painting, and art activities will round out the evening.
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