Following Halloween festivities, Athens embraced Mexican culture on Saturday, as locals celebrated Dia de los Muertos, Mexico’s famous Day of the Dead.
Wearing colorful traditional costumes and distinctive skull-inspired face paint, children and adults took part in events hosted at venues across the Greek capital, bringing the vibrant Mexican tradition to life.
Dia de los Muertos is a deeply rooted Mexican celebration honoring deceased family members and loved ones. Traditionally observed on November 1 and 2, it draws on Indigenous beliefs and Catholic traditions that evolved over centuries.
The celebration is associated with the belief that the spirits of the dead return temporarily to visit their families. Loved ones welcome them with food, drinks, flowers and offerings, turning remembrance into an occasion marked by color, music and celebration.
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