Organised by the Mexican Embassy in Jordan and the Instituto Cervantes in Amman, the 'Altar de Muertos' is one of Mexico's most important and vibrant traditions, an eloquent demonstration of the Mexican people's devotion to the memory of their loved ones.
The Day of the Dead is celebrated in Mexico every year between 31 October and 2 November. On this day, people remember and honour their deceased loved ones. It is not a sad or morbid occasion, but rather a festive and colourful celebration of the lives of the deceased.
This year, the Altar will be held in tribute to Paquita la del Barrio and Tongolele, two icons of Mexican entertainment who left an important legacy in the history of show business in Mexico. Both figures passed away in February 2025.
The Embassy of Mexico in Jordan and the Instituto Cervantes in Amman invite you to enjoy this wonderful and unique experience of witnessing an Altar of the Dead, which is an essential part of this celebration that deserved to be declared a World Heritage Site in 2003.
