Every year I am asked the same question 👆🏽 My answer: we’ve cared for elders in life (Bin’guul) and we continue to honor them once they have transcended to the afterlife (Tu’guul) so maybe start there before rushing to post your ofrenda to Instagram Day of the dead is mesoamerican celebration that has expressions differing by community within the state of Oaxaca and throughout Mexico. For the 6th year in a row, we will be hosting our expression, Lanii Tu’guul, our Zapotec Celebration of the dead, opening up our homes offering intimate, bilingual educational experiences to responsible travelers in Oaxaca running daily from October 25 - November 5, 2026 Right now, we’re in full preparation for this year’s experiences. As always, working in community takes time, care, and intention. We collaborate with over 80 Indigenous-owned businesses across 13 communities, taking the time to honor each family’s unique traditions, ensuring that everyone has agency as to how they’re represented...