

I enjoyed seeing my peer's altars at exhibition, too. Putting it together at exhibition actually felt sorrowful and brought back many feelings from when she originally passed. Several cardboard boxes of varying sizes to create a tiered effect. To write a one page biography on a person chosen from the 11th grade US History curriculum. The items I chose for my altar were her ashes, leash, collar, favorite ball, flowers, papel picado, candles, dog treats, my sugar skull, and a piece of artwork I made for Dia de los Muertos. The Da de los Muertos Community Altar Project honors our ancestors and all those who passed especially in this year when we have lost so many to the pandemic. To create an altar for a person chosen from the 11th grade US History curriculum. It was a struggle in the beginning to bring back memories of her, as they were not vivid in my mind anymore. The gallery below represents some of my favorite exhibits, shows, projects and art that Ive. She was an eight year old black German Shepherd. Day of the Dead is a favorite subject for me to paint and create. I chose to celebrate my dog, Aspen, who passed away in 2012 from cancer. When it is over they end with an early morning sermon. CV of the author Objects in museum collections that represent dynamic practices of intangible cultural heritage, such as the Antwerp altar, can be dynamically. Many women create sugar skulls and pan de muerto for the celebration. Day of the Dead is a celebratory holiday to remember the dead. They remain awake all night telling stories about their loved ones. Participants create altars for their deceased souls, containing candles, marigolds, papel picado, and items that remind them of that person. The majority of people living in Mexico celebrate Day of the Dead, but everyone is allowed to celebrate if they'd like. It is an opportunity for deceased souls to join their families for a short period of time. This time is to celebrate life, not death. It originated in Mexico more than 3,000 years ago. Dia de los Muertos or "Day of the Dead" takes place over two days: November 1 and November 2.
