Dia de los Muertos Tapete | Mexican Culture | Learn Spanish

The video tutorial explores the creation of a Day of the Dead rug, highlighting the cultural significance of the Catrina, a key symbol in Mexican traditions. The instructor demonstrates using various materials like white rice, white corn, and black beans to craft the Catrina's features. The tutorial also discusses the symbolic meaning of rugs as a bridge between life and death, emphasizing the use of traditional elements like the Cempasúchil flower. The video concludes with the completion of the rug, showcasing the beauty and cultural richness of Mexican traditions.

What is the significance of the catrina in the Day of the Dead celebrations?

• A representation of life and death

• A traditional Mexican dance

• A symbol of wealth

• A type of Mexican food

Which materials are used to create the face and bones of the catrina?

• Cempasúchil and seeds

• White rice and white corn

• Pipe cleaners and flowers

• Black beans and sunflower seeds

What do the rugs symbolize in Mexican culture?

• A path to prosperity

• The door between life and death

• A celebration of harvest

• A tribute to ancestors

Which item is used to create the eyes of the catrina?

• Sunflower seeds

• White rice

• Black beans

• Cempasúchil

What flower is used to complete the frame of the rug?

• Tulip

• Lily

• Cempasúchil

• Rose