Tag: #diademuertos

  • Return of the dead to Weltmuseum Wien

    Return of the dead to Weltmuseum Wien

    Yes, they are back this weekend, the dead and not so dead, celebrating Día de los Muertos with a whole series of events at Weltmuseum Wien.  After a year´s absence, fortunately the Weltmuseum opened its doors again for the festivities and exhibitions surrounding this traditional Mexican holiday.  Why, you might ask, would a Mexican holiday…

  • Celebrating life – and death – at Semperdepot

    Celebrating life – and death – at Semperdepot

    It hard not to be sad when thinking about the passing of loved ones, but the Mexicans make a pretty good job of it.  The Day of the Dead, Día de Muertos, is a celebration of life and death.  On All Soul´s Day, when central Europeans somberly visit their dead at graveyards, putting candles and…