Special event: Day of the Dead
Sunday 1 November, 11.00–17.00
 

In Mexico, Day of the Dead is an annual festival where families gather to remember the dead. This year Day of the Dead was celebrated at the British Museum with free events and activities.

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More photographs from the Museum's celebrations

Photos of the altar and displays around the Museum
Photos from the carnival parade
Photos of the crowd at the celebrations


 

Papier mâché figurine of ‘La Catrina’ (a female skeleton dandy), used at the Day of the Dead festival. Made in Mexico City, 1980s.

 

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