People from different countries see death in different ways. 3

不同國家的人們會用不同的方式看待死亡。 3

In Taiwan, we seldom talk about it even on Tomb Sweeping Day. 4

在臺灣，我們很少討論它，即使是在清明節。 4

In Mexico, people celebrate the Day of the Dead with joy. 5

在墨西哥，人們用喜悅來慶祝亡靈節。 5

During the festival, they also sweep tombs, 6

在節慶期間，他們也會掃墓， 6

but they remember their dead relatives in a lively way. 7

但是他們用充滿活力的方式緬懷先人。 7

Two months ago, I visited my friend, Rosa, in Mexico. 8

兩個月前，我拜訪了一位在墨西哥的朋友 Rosa。 8

I was there for the Day of the Dead on November first and second. 9

我在十一月一號及二號參加了亡靈節。 9

We invited the ghosts back to our world. 10

我們邀請鬼魂回到我們的世界。 10

We painted our faces and dressed up in costumes. 11

我們彩繪自己的臉並盛裝打扮。 11

Later, we danced at a street party. 12

之後，我們在街上的派對跳舞。 12

It was so fun. 13

真的非常有趣。 13

Back at Rosa's house, 14

回到 Rosa 家， 14

there were flowers, candles, candy, and food on the table. 15

桌上有鮮花、蠟燭、糖果及食物。 15

Her family cooked a big meal for everyone, 16

她的家人為大家煮了大餐， 16

and then shared touching stories of their dead relatives with me. 17

並和我分享了他們逝世親戚的動人故事。 17

For Mexicans, the Day of the Dead is all about love, not fear.

對墨西哥人來說，亡靈節的一切都是關於愛，而非恐懼。