Monday, November 1, 2021
Time: 7 pm EDT
Admission: $8

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The COVID-19 pandemic is bringing changes to all aspects of human existence. As institutions, families, social structures and individuals struggle to adapt, this talk is an invitation to pause, if only for a few moments, and celebrate the beauty of life.

In its present form, Día de Muertos in Mexico is a multicultural festival that incorporates influences from all around the globe. Elements such as papel picado, ofrendas, danse macabre imagery and sugar skulls, which have become iconic of the celebration, are an admixture of ideas and materials, some native, and some originating in places like China or Europe. The festivities vary in form, depending on the region, but there is one thing they all have in common: Día de Muertos is a celebration of life.

This talk is will be an overview of the festival of Día de Muertos. We will discuss its various aspects, its diverse roots, but mostly, this talk is an invitation to celebrate Day of the Dead together, a la distancia. Celebrate Día de Muertos in the time of Coronavirus.

Salvador Olguin (Monterrey, 1979) has published poetry and other genres in printed and online publications in Mexico, Spain, and the United States. His book, La carabela portuguesa (The Portuguese Man O’War) received the Carmen Alardin National Poetry Award in 2010. Salvador was a member of Observatory, an arts collective dedicated to promote interdisciplinary projects in New York City. He currently lives in the Mayan Riviera.