Every year, we hold this Mexican celebration marking the Dia de Muertos, here in Rio de Janeiro. Naturally, it’s heavily influenced by our own Carnival. It takes place in the gardens of the Museum of the Republic—the former residence of the President of Brazil back when Rio de Janeiro served as the nation's capital. The event features the sale of traditional Mexican food, as well as a wide array of clothing, accessories, and handicrafts inspired by Mexico. The city’s Mexican community turns out in large numbers, with many also helping to organize the festivities. Throughout the gardens, numerous altars are set up where visitors can place photographs of their deceased loved ones.