Día de los Muertos—the Day of the Dead—is a festive celebration in memory of those who have died. Assured that the dead would be insulted by mourning or sadness, Día de los Muertos celebrates the lives of the deceased with food, drink, parties, and activities the deceased enjoyed in life. Although marked throughout Latin America, Día de los Muertos is most strongly associated with Mexico, where the tradition originated.
Audiences follow Estelita’s family in a small village in Mexico as they prepare to celebrate Día de los Muertos. A sudden death forces the family to experience how precious life is and celebrate every moment of it. A bilingual (Spanish/English) slideshow explains the holiday at the beginning, followed by the touching and visually stunning ballet. The performance is kid-friendly and lasts 1 hour and 10 minutes.
