Día de los Muertos—a celebration for the living!

The tradition of “Día de los Muertos,” or the Day of the Dead, which originated in Mexico, has been celebrated in the U.S. and Europe for quite some time now—not just since the latest James Bond movie. What began as a colorful commemoration of the dead—featuring food, drink, and music—in keeping with an ancient indigenous tradition has evolved into a modern festival that now blends with elements of Halloween. Stefanie Hoppe, former country specialist for Mexico at the aid organization Adveniat, will present the origins, development, and impact of this folk and cultural-religious festival.
This will be followed by a discussion between the speaker, funeral director Dirk Schinkenmeyer, and the audience.

The event is free of charge. Registration is requested:
https://www.vhs-aachen.de/kurssuche/kurs/Da-de-los-Muertos-ein-Fest-fuer-die-Lebenden/262-10806#inhalt