Día de los Muertos and the Stories We Keep

Explore seven objects from Tommi’s fictional Veloris excavation, and learn about the living Mexican traditions that inspired the exhibit.

Día de los Muertos is a living Mexican tradition of remembering people who have died. Its many forms reflect Indigenous histories, Catholic observances and generations of community practice. November 1 and 2 are widely observed, while preparations and local celebrations can extend beyond those dates. Families and communities keep and adapt their own customs.

This exhibit introduces a few meanings associated with flowers, light, food, art and personal remembrance. Its Veloris discoveries are fictional. The cultural explanations refer to real traditions and include links for further reading.

The excavation and its objects are fictional and belong to the Sensipets world. The community authorized recovery from a former workshop and gathering place. No graves or active offerings are disturbed. The heritage notes describe real traditions and link to their sources. Linked institutions do not endorse Sensipets.

Tommi’s seasonal survey is open. New surveys close Tue, Nov 3 · 12:00 AM ET. Visit the lighthouse to take part.

About this seasonal event

Fieldwork opening:: Tue, Oct 27 · 12:00 AM ET
New survey cutoff:: Tue, Nov 3 · 12:00 AM ET
Seasonal recovery cutoff:: Thu, Nov 5 · 12:00 AM ET

Reading, reflections, and repeat visits do not grant seasonal discoveries or rewards. The public exhibit is available without taking part in fieldwork.

The full collection opens Tue, Nov 3 · 12:00 AM ET. You can read this introduction any time.

Living traditions

Families and communities keep and adapt their own customs. These entries introduce examples within living traditions; there is no single arrangement that describes every family or community.

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UNESCODía de Muertos, the Indigenous festivity dedicated to the dead

These sources support the cultural explanations. Links do not imply an institution’s endorsement of Sensipets.