![]() ![]() These are placed along with the pictures of the departed-white candles for children and other colors for adults. While the “zempoaxochitl” (marigolds) and “cresta de gallo,” or celosias or cock’s comb are regarded as the flowers of the dead, “nardos” or perfumed white flowers used mostly for children. At each level, the faithful “izcuintle” hairless Mexican dog guides us through to our destination. At the lower levels, is the underworld, the center level represents the world we inhabit, and the upper level helps the soul reach Mictlán, or in the Catholic version, heaven. Each layer symbolizes the passage of the soul into the land of Mictlán. These can vary from 3 to 7 or even 9 layers ending with an arch covered with flowers. This practice from the 7th to the 16th century evolved into the formulation of layers that are often created on the altar. The altar symbolizes the Aztec “tzompantli” or skull rack displaying human skulls of war captives or sacrificial victims, many of whom were women who received tribute if they died in childbirth. It is a way that the deceased are honored by creating an altar as an “ofrenda,” an offering which consists of colorful ornaments, objects of the deceased, preferred food, flowers, incense, and candles. The "altar" which is erected for the Day of the Dead in many Mexican homes, represents a special recognition of the departed. The Use of the Altar for the Day of the Dead The Altar will remain open to the public until 30th November and you will be able to find it at the main entrance of the OBA. The collection, called La Muerte en la Piel (Death in the Skin), features photographs alluding to the Day of the Dead tradition. Additionally, during the inauguration of the altar, a part of the photographic work of the Mexican Photographer Mauricio Silerio will be exhibited. In conjunction with the altar, the artist will create an altarpiece about the life and work of Carlos Fuentes to accompany the altar. ![]() The altar will be curated by Mexican doctor and anthropologist Martha Montero-Sieburth and Ana Priscila Rodríguez, a Mexican visual artist specializing in photography and mixed media. The altar will be dedicated to Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes apropos the tenth anniversary of his death. Starting at 5:30 p.m., the opening ceremony of the Altar of the Dead will take place at the main entrance of the Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam (OBA). "Trajinera Amparín, Ámsterdam 05 de noviembre de 2022"Īltar de Muertos at OBA honoring Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes in his 10th death anniversary. ![]()
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