EXPLORING SECOND LIFE
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"I heard
the murmurs of my mother
and my brother, alone in his
whimpering, and I heard the strangers
whisper. But when I cried they did not
hear me, and when I sang
they did not know my song,
and when I spoke, they did
not acknowledge me, and when I left
they did not seek me out.
― Anonymous
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Inspired by Mexican traditions, in this way we remember those who are no longer here
but who are still alive in our hearts.
Better to visit it at night, Open until November 5
- Ariz
Hello My Beautifuls!
Our good Ariz brings us another one of his beautiful Second Life spots for us to visit this year.
He and I are very similar when it comes to this beautiful Mexican annual tradition Dia de Los Muertos,
Day of the Dead, which reflects Spanish Catholicism, is celebrated on November 1st. (All Saints Day) and
November 2nd (All Souls Day). We both seem to love what this holiday truly represents.
This day is about remembering our beloved dead on a day that is especially for them when they
are believed to join us with their presence. Altars are made filled with offerings of the things and food, they
These altars are always absolutely beautiful all decorated in very festive colors.
“I mean, they say you die twice.
One time when you stop breathing and a second time,
a bit later on, when somebody says your name for the last time.”
― Banksy
Other than the offerings, altars are adorned with colorful picado paper banners, lights, vibrantly
painted skulls, and a variety of colorful flowers, especially Marigolds, often called the "flower of the dead"
which are believed to attract souls with their fragrance. However, one of the most essential parts of an
altar is the photos of our deceased loved ones, this is to call their souls. Crosses shaped with salt are
another thing that is part of these altars. This is done as a way to purify the souls as they cross over.
For many, Frida Kahlo is seen as part of this day and the reason is due to her art. Back in 1938, she
painted Girl with Death Mask, 1938 - by Frida Kahlo, this is a painting of a little girl wearing a mask
similar to the skull-painted faces during the Day of the Dead. This is how her relationship with this
holiday begins.
Here are The Seven Levels Of A Mexican "Day Of The Dead" Altar guide in case you
are interested in making one.
A popular Dia De Los Muertos modern tradition is face painting resembling a skull.
But unlike Halloween where this would be intended to be scary, during the Day of the Dead it is
totally the opposite. It symbolizes the eternal cycle of life, from birth to death. It is also a way to show
that we do not fear death and that not only are we celebrating death on this day but life as well
for the living ones.
Here you can learn
This beautiful Mexican holiday doesn't stop at the altars and face painting.
Another vital part of this tradition is the cemeteries. Cemeteries will get full of people visiting the
graves of their loved ones. Graves will be beautifully decorated with candles and Marigold flowers
turning cemeteries into beautiful massive gardens. And just like in Altars, offerings will also be placed
on the graves. You can also smell delicious food coming from the dishes that have been left
at the graves by their loved ones. Mariachi music can also be part of when visiting the graves like
acapella singing by people dedicating songs to their dead.
And just as the inside of cemeteries are busy with the living celebrating their dead, the outside
is just as alive with the many vendors selling everything from flowers to sugar skulls, food, etc.
Here is a Day Of The Dead post I did in the past.
So this is all for now, and a HUGE hug and thanks to Ariz for this beautiful place he has created
for all of us to enjoy. I find it very inspiring.
Thanks For Reading!
May you have a peaceful night, see you tomorrow.
Lori Novo
♥
“You never die. You just take your life with you when you close your eyes.”
― Bhuwan Thapaliya
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