My experience at Day of the Dead festival in Mexico City (CDMX)! | VLOG
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- čas přidán 18. 08. 2024
- Other than Oaxaca, the Day of the Dead (Dia de Muertos) festival in Mexico City has been on my list for a while! I'm beyond thrilled I had this opportunity to see one of the greatest cultural festivals around the world! And of course, with my day of the dead makeup (known as calaveras or sugar skulls)! If you love the Disney movie, Coco, you'll understand why we celebrate this! This is something that you just have to see yourself if you're visiting Mexico in late October to early November! It's worth it!
I've also had the pleasure to meet a Deaf Mexican activist, named Ernesto Escobedo, and his friend from Venezuela!
Very interesting. Great video!
Очень интересно, хочу приехать и смотреть))) я из России ...в прошлем году мы отдыхали Канкун ,Мексика ,классно )))
CC VOLUNTEERS: If you are interested to translate International Sign or ASL to any language, please feel free! You can create CC via my video yourself or you can send me .SRT file via email (deafinitelywanderlust@gmail.com). I’d love Spanish, Korean, Chinese (traditional or simplified), Hindi, etc. Thank you!
TRANSCRIPTION [A light-skinned Mexican-American, named Stacey, is bare-faced with messy brunette bed-hair. She is wearing 90s choker necklace and silver cross necklace. On the top right, 4 social media logo icons are shown: Facebook, Instagram, CZcams and Twitter. Followed by “@deafinitelywanderlust.” Following by black animated text that says “Day of the Dead (Die de Muertos)”]
hello!
Guess what is today?!
Day of the Dead!
So I'm going to show you the culture of Mexico!!
[Stacey is now wearing a black eyeliner with messy ponytail. On the right side of the screen, a vertical black and white image shows Stacey in Day of the Dead black-only makeup.]
This photo of me was
taken 2 years ago
I really like this one.
I like something really
simple - half dead face.
I feel like...
I am living and juggling between
life and death.
so, I like that.
and this photo of me?
[On the right side of the screen, another vertical colored image of Stacey who is wearing Day of the Dead makeup. She has half dead face with pink web around her eye.]
I think that was taken during the year of 2011
I'm not that great with makeup, to be honest.
so, here is the thing:
is it the same as Halloween?
[Two images showed up in the bottom right. Images of 3 pumpkins with candle lit inside. The middle pumpkin is carved with words: “trick or treat.” On the bottom, the photo shows a white hand holding a pumpkin bucket. On the top right, an animated talk bubble then appeared with white text: “Day of the Dead is NOT Halloween!”].
No, it's not.
It's very DIFFERENT.
Some people think it's Halloween, because
it's happening on the SAME week of Halloween
I understand why people think that way, but
but I assure you that it's really different.
It's part of Mexican culture.
such a pretty cat!
[A Siamese cat with tannish and black fur with blue eyes is sitting on the toilet. On the top right, an animated black and white circle appeared with white text: “my cousin’s cat! - el gato de mi prima!”]
she has very nice eyes!
[A light-skinned Asian-American male with jet black hair is standing behind Stacey, attempting to get attention to say something to her. An animated black and white bar appeared on the middle left side of the screen with white text: “Jason Hoang. @JasonHoangFit.” A white arrow animated to point at Jason. Two laughing emojis then showed up on both bottom right corners.]
It is important to put on the sunscreen first
it is because the sun here is strong
It's cloudly too but it is still important to use it
what's up?
Jason: It's best to film there because of
the light is better to film
Stacey: okay, okay.
Jason: it's so-so
Stacey: you don't like it?!
why?!
Jason: it looks fake
Stacey: (beep) you.
Jason: are you ready to go?
[A decoration of a Oaxacan’s folk animal of a jaguar with wings - which is one of the alebrijes (brightly colored Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical creatures) is shown along with 5 others characters from a Disney movie called, Coco. On the right side of the screen, a movie poster of Coco is shown.]
Stacey: yes!
Stacey: there are so many people!!
friend: siiii!! (yess!!)
[A light-skinned Deaf Mexican male is wearing squared back glasses, brown hat, red floral shirt and a black watch on his left wrist. He also has a brown beard with few grey hair. He has a black tattoo on his left arm. An animated black and white bar appeared on the top left side of the screen with white text: “Ernesto Escobedo. Deaf Mexican Activist”].
Ernesto (friend): there is a parade
where many people come to celebrate
day of the dead!
Why is it "day of the dead"?
"Dead."
Many people around the world don't understand
Well, Day of the Dead have its origins in Aztec traditions
by the Aztecs who are indigenous people of Mexico
It's a tradition where they honor the dead
when someone they know passed away,
they cut off the heads
and the knife through the dead heads
and place them on the altars
It can be women, men, even children
they will put them all on the altars
and honor them.
[On the top left, an animated black and white circle appeared with white text: “Today, we don’t do that anymore - but we celebrate to honor and remember o ur loved ones who passed away”].
So that was a tradition for years (which later changed)
so now, today is the Day of the Dead festival
If you are short like me, you have to bring a chair
so that you can stand on it and look over the crowd
or you come in the morning
and reserve your spots in the front!
I came to Mexico for THIS!!!
oh my god, it's so amazing!!!
It's one of my dreams to see in my life!
Jason: She's short, so it's hard for her to see.
Jason: It's so good! So champ!
You should come and see it!
[On the top right, a semi-transparent yellow map of Mexico is shown. Two pinpoint icons show where CDMX and Oaxaca are located. Then, “CDMX” changed to “modern” which was flashing repeatedly. AS well as Oaxaca that changed to “traditional” which was also flashing repeatedly].
It is more modern here in Mexico City
It has changed over time
And in Oaxaca, it's more
traditional where it still carries for many years
to this day.
So, it's different here in Mexico City.
I'm so happy to experience this!
I will also grab the opportunity in Oaxaca next!!!
I'm so excited!
Ernesto: These are candies
and these are spicy candies.
There are different kinds.
[On the top left, a Venezuelan flag is shown. Next to Stacey, a light-brown skin Deaf Venezuelan male is wearing black Nike hat, silver earrings and a white hoodie.]
Stacey: He is from Venezuela!
Venezuelan friend: yes!
I am from Venezuela.
I've moved to Mexico City here
And I really like it here.
Many amazing things here!
and in Venezuela, it's so different!
[The screen then split into two. Two different vertical videos are shown of interviewing Ernesto. On the bottom, a white animated bar appeared with black text: “Filmed Ernesto to explain about Deaf Mexican community!”].
Stacey: As for taking photos.....damn.
It's hard because I'm short.
I was standing far behind the crowd
I was standing on a chair to see above the crowd
so, the photos I've taken are far
Because of that, I had to crop the photos
for closer looks - or I hope so!
[The screen now split into 4 to show 4 different landscape (or horizontal) photographs of the festival. On the central of the screen, a black text appeared: “These are my photographs. Not the best but I tried!”]
I'm visiting Ernesto's house
There are many signatures around his house!
wow.
He has different people who signed his walls
This is in Spanish language (Español)
There are some in English around too
(asking Ernesto) are there other languages? or that's it?
oh, there is French too!
Ernesto will explain!
I have these signatures because
Many different people from around the world
come here to CDMX and sign my house
Some people knew that I have signatures in my house
and they'll contact me for this!
so, I grabbed the opportunities to have their signatures!
Signatures are from
different football players
who are famous here in Mexico
and a famous filmmaker,
a famous teacher in Mexico,
There are many signatures from Mexicans
and there are some from outside of Mexico.
For an example:
Do you know who is Princess Diana from UK?
who learned British Sign Language (BSL)
from Clark who is Deaf.
Diana was learning how to sign BSL
and Diana's nephew
is also Deaf - he stayed over at my place here
and he signed that!
I also want Stacey's and Jason's signatures
because they are well-known Deaf travelers
so, I had to invite both of you to my house
and welcome and care for you guys!
and give you memories to leave your marks in Mexico!
I'm happy!
and now they're ready to sign here!
Thinking where to sign my house
Jason: it's your turn to sign!
Stacey: hmm....where should I sign it?!
Ernesto also has other collections than signatures
such as arts, awards, etc.
Ernesto: it's SOOOOOO little
Wondering what is this?
(Signing name) He is now a board member of
World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)
His name is Angel
who is from Venezuela
The president, who is his father, did this
and I added my signature
and this one?
One of my favorite memories:
In San Miguel de Allende in Guanajuato,
which you already visited.
Stacey: yes!
Ernesto: At the school there, after my presentation,
there was this small kid who gave this to me
and I was really touched.
and I wanted to honor that kid by putting it here
Stacey: that's really beautiful!
An artist from Puerto Rico gave this to me
and I hang this up to remember.
Stacey: I don't think I even have a collection
Ernesto: now, let me show you another room!
let's go!
Ernesto: Before, I was working on this book for 2 years
Who sponsored this book?
Turkey!
They gave me the money
and I published this book with many copies
and gave it to many people
This is Mayan.
[On the top right of the screen, a white box appeared with black text: “Chican Sign Language is an indigenous sign language in Mexico!”]
I filmed and collected data of Deaf Mayan people
for this dictionary
Chican.
Where is Chican?
The culture there is different!
I hope to look for sponsors
in the future to receive funds
for this book in Mayan language,
including English and Spanish
All languages will be included for international readers
to understand their sign language
where Mayan can show their pride
of their Chican sign language
[On the top left of the screen, a white box appeared with transparent text: “Thank you!”]
thank you!
Stacey: My day is now finished. It's time to sleep.
[Stacey’s cousin’s cat showed up and climbed on her. Her tail whacked Stacey’s face. Two animated “hit” icons appeared with black text that says “WTF is this”]
I'm happy to grab the opportunity here.
You just have to see it for yourself.
byeeeee!
[cut to a mauve purple and white frame with a centered video of Stacey who is sitting on one of the ruins and looking at the ruins of Teotihuacán. In the navy blue frame, a white text appeared on the top center: “follow or subscribe for more stories!” The logo of Facebook, Instagram, CZcams and Twitter are also shown on the top left of the video screen with “@deafinitelywanderlust.” On the bottom center of the white frame, it says “www.deafinitelywanderlust.com”]
I love ur face paint, yes the cat are so pretty! so very intz of internal deafs sign on wall
thank you! yeah, such a pretty cat! I'm not really a cat person but that cat is very friendly :)
I am Heidi from Australia I am deaf too
I really want to take this experience , I was thinking what if I come to Mexico and experience deaf culture with you all ? I want to see the difference between Australia and Mexico deaf culture it’s so exciting
Hi! Nice to meet you, Heidi! Although my family lives in Mexico, I live in the USA. So, if you plan to visit Mexico, I suggest you meet the Deaf communities by visiting Deaf associations, assertively message Deaf Mexicans via Instagram or Facebook (that's what I did, lol), and try to find different Deaf Mexican groups if you're on Facebook. One of the groups called, Eventos culturales para Sordos, it shows different events. You can check that in the future too since we're all in this crisis. I've shared some ways I did to meet with the local deaf community here: deafinitelywanderlust.com/2018/07/how-to-find-deaf-travel-buddy/
Cool beautiful! I'm from Ukraine
Ukraine, cool! I hope to visit there and see the festival too!
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How tall are you? HaHaHa
149.86 CM / 4'11 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯