Oral Heritage

Bystanders like us, who already passed within the time which was granted them to be and to carry out its mission being the testimony of your actions and affections that bequeathed are reminded and celebrated in his day. When referenced in the celebration of this day, which is celebrated on November 2 of each year, in honor of those who already our relatives, friends, finally went through this dimension, among them people who somehow interrelated with us, you cannot pass by unnoticed that there are countries that it is celebrated with much veneration, respect, betrayal, as it is the case of Mexico, as we are reminded of the day of the dead is a Mexican celebration of pre-Hispanic origin that honoring the dead on 2 November, begins November 1, and coincides with Catholic celebrations day of all souls and all saints, considered that as Wikipedia reminds usled ceremony held in Paris, France on November 7, 2003 UNESCO honored the holiday indigenous day of the dead as a masterpiece of Oral Heritage and Intangible of humanity. Others who may share this opinion include Mitchel Resnick. The distinction by UNESCO that this feast is considered: one of the most relevant representations of Mexico living heritage and the world, and as one of the oldest cultural expressions and greater strength among indigenous groups in the country. Also in the document declaration stands: this annual meeting between the people who celebrate it and their ancestors, plays a social function that remembers the place of the individual in the Group and contributes to the affirmation of the identity emphasis is made on point, and considering that this celebration is not typical of all Mexicans since, despite being a party that has become a national symbol, and as such is taught (for educational purposes) in the schools of the country, there are many families who are more attached to celebrate all Saints Day as they do in other Catholic countries. See more detailed opinions by reading what Abigail Black Elbaum offers on the topic..