“Mexico is a global symbol thanks to its profound cultural and spiritual richness. The Day of the Dead is a unique celebration, full of color and joy, where we honor life through our traditions,” said Josefina Rodríguez Zamora, Mexico’s Minister of Tourism. “Nowhere else in the world is there such a vibrant and moving manifestation, uniting families, awakening the interest of millions, and filling us with pride as a nation.”

Mexico is preparing this weekend to honor one of its most beloved and meaningful traditions: the Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos — a celebration that captures the country’s deep and poetic connection between life and death.

Across the nation, from vibrant cities to quiet rural communities, families are setting up ofrendas, or home altars, adorned with marigolds, candles, sugar skulls, incense, and photographs of those who have passed. The golden glow of cempasúchil flowers — symbols of remembrance and love — will light the way through streets, plazas, and cemeteries, as Mexico opens its doors to welcome the spirits of its ancestors back home.

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