The Day of the Dead: A Celebration of Life and Death
My Travel Log #2
Destination: Mexico
Sights & Experiences: Day of the Dead celebration | Beautiful altar |
People dressed as skeletons and La Catrina | Happy music played by
mariachi bands
Today, I had the privilege of joining my friend, Maria and her family in Mexico for the Day of the Dead celebration.
It was a special experience that touched my heart, and I felt truly honored to be a part of it.

Inside their home, Maria’s family had created an ofrenda (altar) in their home, decorated with candles, marigold flowers, sugar skulls, and the deceased’s favorite food items.
Throughout the day, we prepared special meals and treats, including the bone-shaped pan de muerto (traditional Mexican sweet bread), which were offered in remembrance of our ancestors.

However, the true highlight of the day for me was witnessing the sight of everyone transformed into calaveras (skeletons) and La Catrina (a female skeleton figure).
Maria wore a special outfit with a wide-brimmed hat and elaborate makeup.
We happily paraded through the busy streets, heading to the cemetery to decorate the graves with offerings and flowers.

During the Day of the Dead celebration in Mexico, mariachi bands filled the air with lively music, creating a carnival-like atmosphere.
Alongside the joyous festivities, there was a deep sense of honor and respect for the departed.
As I fully engaged in the Day of the Dead, I couldn’t help but compare it to Jesa, a traditional Korean ancestral rite.
Both customs believe that our deceased loved ones stay with us and can be honored through offerings of food and drink.
However, Jesa is a more solemn family gathering, while the Day of the Dead is a lively public celebration with parades and street activities.
Additionally, Jesa is observed at home on the anniversary of the ancestor’s passing, while the Day of the Dead extends over multiple days.
Despite these distinctions, both Jesa and the Day of the Dead serve as powerful reminders that our connection with our ancestors goes beyond time and space.

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The Day of the Dead: A Celebration of Life and Death
죽은 자의 날: 삶과 죽음을 기념하는 행사
My Travel Log #2
나의 여행 일지 #2
Destination: Mexico
목적지: 멕시코
Sights & Experiences: Day of the Dead celebration | Beautiful altar | People dressed as skeletons and La Catrina | Happy music played by mariachi bands
볼거리 및 체험: 죽은 자의 날 행사 | 아름다운 제단 | 해골과 라 카트리나 의상을 입은 사람들 | 마리아치 밴드가
연주하는 즐거운 음악
Today, I had the privilege of joining my friend, Maria and her family in Mexico for the Day of the Dead celebration.
오늘, 저는 마리아와 그녀의 가족과 함께 멕시코에서 죽은 자의 날 행사에 참여할 수 있는 특별한 기회를
가졌습니다.
It was a special experience that touched my heart, and I felt truly honored to be a part of it.
정말 감동적인 경험이었고, 그 일원이 되어 매우 영광스러웠습니다.
Inside their home, Maria’s family had created an ofrenda (altar) in their home, decorated with candles, marigold flowers, sugar skulls, and the deceased’s favorite food items.
마리아의 집 안에는 가족들이 오프렌다(제단)를 만들었고, 제단은 촛불, 금잔화, 설탕 해골, 고인이 좋아했던
음식들로 장식되어 있었습니다.
Throughout the day, we prepared special meals and treats, including the bone-shaped pan de muerto (traditional Mexican sweet bread), which were offered in remembrance of our ancestors.
하루 종일 우리는 특별한 음식과 간식을 준비했으며, 그 중에는 뼈 모양의 팬 데 무에르토(전통적인 멕시코의
달콤한 빵)도 포함되어 있었고, 이러한 음식들은 우리 조상을 기리기 위해 바쳐졌습니다.
However, the true highlight of the day for me was witnessing the sight of everyone transformed into calaveras (skeletons) and La Catrina (a female skeleton figure).
그날의 진정한 하이라이트는 모든 사람들이 ‘칼라베라’(해골)와 ‘라 카트리나’(여성 해골 형상)로 변신한 모습을
보는 것이었습니다.
Maria wore a special outfit with a wide-brimmed hat and elaborate makeup.
마리아는 넓은 챙이 있는 모자와 정교한 화장을 한 특별한 의상을 입었습니다.
We happily paraded through the busy streets, heading to the cemetery to decorate the graves with offerings and flowers.
우리는 붐비는 거리를 즐겁게 행진하며, 공물과 꽃으로 무덤을 장식하기 위해 묘지로 향했습니다.
During the Day of the Dead celebration in Mexico, mariachi bands filled the air with lively music, creating a carnival-like atmosphere.
멕시코의 ‘죽은 자의 날’ 축제 동안 마리아치 밴드가 활기찬 음악으로 분위기를 가득 채우며 카니발 분위기를
자아냈습니다.
Alongside the joyous festivities, there was a deep sense of honor and respect for the departed.
즐거운 축제와 함께 고인에 대한 깊은 존경과 기리는 마음이 있었습니다.
As I fully engaged in the Day of the Dead, I couldn’t help but compare it to Jesa, a traditional Korean ancestral rite.
‘죽은 자의 날’에 완전히 몰입하면서, 저는 이것을 한국의 전통 의례인 제사와 비교하지 않을 수 없었습니다.
Both customs believe that our deceased loved ones stay with us and can be honored through offerings of food and drink.
두 관습 모두 우리의 고인이 여전히 우리와 함께 있으며, 음식을 바치거나 음료를 제공함으로써 고인을
기릴 수 있다고 믿습니다.
However, Jesa is a more solemn family gathering, while the Day of the Dead is a lively public celebration with parades and street activities.
그러나 제사는 더 엄숙한 가족 모임인 반면, ‘죽은 자의 날’은 퍼레이드와 거리 활동이 포함된 활기찬
공공 축제입니다.
Additionally, Jesa is observed at home on the anniversary of the ancestor’s passing, while the Day of the Dead extends over multiple days.
또한 제사는 고인의 기일에 집에서 지내는 반면, ‘죽은 자의 날’은 여러 날에 걸쳐서 이어집니다.
Despite these distinctions, both Jesa and the Day of the Dead serve as powerful reminders that our connection with our ancestors goes beyond time and space.
이러한 차이점에도 불구하고, 제사와 ‘죽은 자의 날’은 모두 우리의 조상들과의 연결이 시간과 공간을
넘어서 계속된다는 것을 강력하게 일깨워 줍니다.
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