Presented by: Rocio Carvajal Food history writer, cook and author.
Episode 75
The Day of the Dead celebration is a cultural pillar for Mexico’s rituals of memory, conviviality and spirituality, this episode celebrates the history behind this vibrant tradition that is one of Mexico’s most joyous cultural export.
It also offers an introduction to the Mayan ceremonies for the dead and I read a short story from Mexican anthropologist and archaeologist Eduardo Matos Moctezuma called “Yaotl in the land of the dead.
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Links mentioned on this episode:
Book recommendation: “Mexican tamales made meatless: traditional flavors made vegan & vegetarian” By Nancy Lopez. Use the promo code NSub15 before November 15 to get 15% off your purchase.
Get your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/yfnpps5h
Short story: Yaotl in the land of the dead (in Spanish) By Eduardo Matos Moctezuma: https://tinyurl.com/yh48b4ux
Dia de Muertos playlist: https://tinyurl.com/y6b537au
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