Ofrenda

by Jiraldine Abatayo

The hope is to guide and feed our love one’s souls as they ventures in their journey to the other side. The ofrenda in Coco and real life tradition Mexican celebration of ‘ Noche de ofrenda’ or ‘ the nigth of altar’. Ofrenda symbolizes the remembrance of the family because during the annual tradition, Mexicans leave food and presents for the dead so that they can enjoy them in the after life. Ofren in a sense , becomes the ultimate symbol for the family. Ofreda serves a purpose because the present family put a something to embrace in the past.

Based on Lee Unkrich, Ofrenda or Altars, Which are physical manifestations of the link between the living and the dead . As seen in Coco,it’s the the task of those who alive to honor the dead, to tribute those who are no longer here and ensure they are not forgotten . Others might be feature three levels representing heaven, Earth, and Purgatory, or, in the strict religious, household, it can also representing one of the seven stages the soul has to pas through in order to achieve eternal peace .

Ofrenda is the remembrance of the family’s true love to their ancestor, so the family in the present put a flower , food, water, candles in ofrenda or altar , sugar skull, the dearly departed’s photos , their favorite meals. As they comply their culture and tradition.