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Day of the Dead ofrenda with food and candles
Myths, legends & traditions

The Baker's Altar: A Day of the Dead Meal

A Day of the Dead meal before a monumental altar: the departed appears and asks what his ofrenda is missing. Sugar skulls, pan de muerto and marigolds.

The story

Every element of the ofrenda has a meaning: sugar skulls bearing names, the “bones” on the pan de muerto, the path of marigolds.

Completing the altar is the only way for the spirit to leave in peace.

How it works

The audience puts the right names on the sugar skulls, solves a visual crossword, decodes the meaning of the “bones” on the bread and arranges marigolds in the right pattern.

All while tasting traditional Day of the Dead food.

The characters

  • The Departed: the honored soul, demanding about his ofrenda.
  • The Host: guides guests through the tradition.

What's included

  • Theatrical show with two characters
  • Day of the Dead food tasting
  • Altar-building activities and riddles

What you take home

  • Understanding the meaning of every element of the ofrenda
  • Living the tradition from the inside
  • A moving and fun experience

History and culture in every scene

As in all our experiences, the hosts' dialogue and the event's activities are written with real information about Mexican history and culture. You have fun and, without even noticing, you learn. The hosts explain the origin and meaning of the legend or tradition, and where the symbols, rituals and customs that appear during the night come from.

Format and customization

“The Baker's Altar” is one of our Mexican food tastings productions. We can adapt it to your venue, group size, menu and language, as a private event or on dates open to the public.

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