An audio ofrenda for Día de Muertos

Every Dia de Muertos, people across Mexico and the United States set up altars to remember their loved ones who have died. But new traditions arise every year to commemorate the holiday — online tributes, public festivals, and more.In that spirit, we have decided to turn this episode into an audio ofrenda — a place to let listeners remember their loved ones. Read the full transcript here.Host: Gustavo ArellanoGuests: L.A. Times Latino affairs editor Fidel Martinez, and our listenersMore reading:Latinx Files: Why we built a Día de Muertos digital altarDía de Muertos: How we remember our dearly departedFor this Oaxacan merchant, marigolds mean more this Día de Muertos than ever