The KPMG Talk | The World In Between: The Ancient Roots of Dia de los Muertos

in partnership with the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Made possible in part through the Houston City’s Initiative Grant

The days surrounding Día de los Muertos transcend worlds: the worlds of the living and the dead, the worlds of Europe and Latin America, the worlds of today and yesterday. Día de los Muertos is a loving, glorious celebration of life and death.

Día de los Muertos originated among the ancient Mesoamerican peoples, who emphasized honoring their ancestors. Today’s commemoration blends indigenous celebrations with teachings of Catholicism.

Discover the rituals and the multifold meanings of a tradition when the veil separating worlds is thin, when perhaps it is possible to symbolically commune with loved ones on the night that their souls return for a visit.

Dr. Javier Urcid, Brandeis University

Oct. 22, 2022. 7:00 pm

The Brown Auditorium

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Free Admission. Please register at link below.