Live Blog Post #2 - Noah Krohngold

Altars are a form of healing, and thus should be considered a sacred space. This concept of a call to action through a reminder in the form of ofrenda translates to many forms of society, from the Black Lives Matter movement to the families hoping to honor their loved ones. These altars shouldn't be considered just as decorations but a sacred space for people to gather and remember those that have profoundly impacted them. Communities around the world have their own ways of remembering those that have passed, but giving a platform for the deceased to speak through the remembrance we give them are key for mourning and keeping the legacy of the deceased intact. The altars are multifaceted in the messages they communicate, and the tasteful inclusion of different items and symbols to honor the fallen makes ofrendas some of the more poignant forms of remembrance that we have as a society.