Week 44: Mezcal, Migration & Memory: A Latina’s Berlin Journey

00:00:00: Bienvenidos to another edition of plus forty nine.

00:00:07: My name is Silvia Arteaga.

00:00:09: Of course, I am a little bit sick today, but thank you so much for tuning in.

00:00:15: As we have mentioned before, this is the time of the year when reflection comes naturally and fittingly, this week's stories take us from political debates about German incidentity to help people feel about their cities they call their home.

00:00:32: We're also going to be talking about the spread of the bird flu and what it could mean for the country's food supply in the months coming ahead.

00:00:41: Spoiler alert, if you like baking, if you like eggs.

00:00:45: Watch out for the prizes.

00:00:47: Later in the show, I'll be joined by Mika.

00:00:50: She is the brand ambassador for Muscalcom Placer to talk about what it means to represent a spirit that carries centuries of tradition and how she shares her story right here in Berlin.

00:01:04: And for her cultural segment, we're going to make a small exception.

00:01:08: Usually, we explore life and culture here in Germany, But this week we're gonna be crossing borders because Vía de los Muertos had not only traveled from Mexico to Germany, it has found a second home here.

00:01:23: And of course, as a Mexican myself, I'll share how this celebration has taken roots and why its message of memory and connection resonates so strongly, even far away from home.

00:01:36: And of course, we also have our Ask a German section.

00:01:39: So let's get started.

00:01:41: Let's start with the news.

00:01:43: The remark made by CDU leader Friedrich Merz about the so-called Stadtbild or cityscape continues to spark controversy this week.

00:01:53: Merz has suggested that Germany's urban centers should better reflect German culture, a statement widely criticized and atoned deaf and exclusionary.

00:02:05: In response, SPD General Secretary Kevin Kunath said Matt's comments reflects a narrow and outdated view of what modern Germany looks like, emphasizing that cities have always been shaped by diversity from migrants to artists and new generations redefining what it means to be a German.

00:02:29: Despite attempts by Metz to clarify this statement, the debate over identity, inclusion and representation in Germany remains heated.

00:02:39: Meanwhile, a new survey sheds light on how Germans feel about their cities.

00:02:45: According to the latest Zufriedenheitsparometer, Overall satisfaction remains high, around eighty percent of residents say they are happy with their living situation.

00:02:56: However, concerns are growing in larger cities about rising rents, noise and overcrowding.

00:03:04: Smaller towns, especially in the Saturn of Germany, score better on safety, public services and a sense of community.

00:03:12: Weirdly enough, Berlin saw a small increase in satisfaction this year, driven by improved in public transport and green spaces.

00:03:21: On a very different front, the bird flu situation has intensified.

00:03:26: Several outbreaks among poultry farms in northern Germany have led to new containment measures, including the culling of thousands of birds and stricter hygiene controls.

00:03:38: The government has warned that egg prices and availability might be affected in the coming months as farms temporarily reduce production to prevent further spread.

00:03:49: Experts say that while the risk to human health remains low, the situation is a reminder of how fragile food supply chains can be, especially during colder months.

00:04:01: As I mentioned at the beginning, normally this part of the show, it's about German culture, the customs, the quirks, and of course the rhythms that make life here so unique.

00:04:12: But this week, we're taking a smaller detour south or maybe bringing a bit of the south here.

00:04:19: Because Dia de los Muertos, that of the day, isn't just celebrated in Mexico anymore, it has slowly found its place in Germany and basically everywhere, which is great.

00:04:30: Because this tradition, which dates back thousands of years, is often misunderstood as something dark or spooky.

00:04:37: But the truth is, it's a celebration of memory and love.

00:04:42: It's a moment when families honor their loved ones with who have passed away, not through silence or sorrow, but with color, music, mariachi, banda, and of course a lot of joy.

00:04:54: Altars, called ofrendas, are built at homes or in public spaces.

00:04:59: They are decorated with photos, candles, and a bright orange Sempasuchil flowers.

00:05:04: Don't ask me to say that in German because I have no idea how to translate Sempasuchil.

00:05:10: But the Sempasuchil flowers are believed to guide the spirits back to the world of the living.

00:05:16: Families

00:05:16: bake pan de muerto, prepare favorite dishes, and gather together to share stories and laughter.

00:05:23: It's about the idea that the people we have lost are still part of our lives, just in another form.

00:05:31: You probably heard the Adelos Muertos because of Spectre, the James Bond film, which featured a massive Adelos Muertos parade in Mexico City.

00:05:41: Fun fact, that parade didn't exist before the film, but it became so iconic that Mexico decided to make it real.

00:05:49: And of course, a few years later, Pixar's Coco touched hearts around the world, showing audiences how beautiful and emotional this celebration can be.

00:05:59: Since then, the Adam Muertos has truly gone international and Germany has embraced it in its own way.

00:06:06: From Berlin to München, Hanover to Hamburg, you will find events every year.

00:06:11: Altars and cultural centers, film screenings, art installations, and workshops that invite both Mexicans abroad and Kurdish locals to take part.

00:06:21: What's especially fascinating is how this colorful celebration contrasts with Germany's own Totenzontag, the Sunday of the Dead.

00:06:30: Totenzontag falls on the third Sunday of November and it's one of the most solemn days in Germany calendar.

00:06:39: It's a protestant date of remembrance dedicated to those who have passed away.

00:06:44: Shops are closed.

00:06:46: church bell rings, and the tone is quiet, reflective, and deeply respectful.

00:06:52: In that sense, Dia de los Muertos and Toten Sontag share the same purpose, remembering the dead, but they approach it from opposite emotional directions.

00:07:02: One is about peace and stillness, and the other one is about light, music, and community.

00:07:07: And yet, when both are seen side by side, they show Two beautiful ways human deals would last.

00:07:14: Silence and celebration.

00:07:17: Let's talk about what is happening and over this week.

00:07:21: First, Casa Mexico joined forces with the Kunstverein Hannover for a Dia de los Muertos program running from November the first to the seventeenth at the Künstler Haus on Sophie Straßezwe.

00:07:34: The opening takes place on Saturday, November the first with a short inauguration ceremony at eleven a.m The ambassador is going to be there.

00:07:43: There is going to be a traditional ofrenda, an altar adorned with tapasuchi flowers, the scandals, photos.

00:07:49: It will be displayed throughout the two weeks, alongside workshops, family activities and concerts celebrating the day of the dead.

00:07:57: But if you prefer something with a... little darker twist than head to Halloween's Hanover Night of Horror.

00:08:05: It's going to be placed on October the thirty-first, which is a Friday, great to celebrate.

00:08:11: It's built at the ultimate Halloween party.

00:08:15: It's a night for fried music and unforgettable fun.

00:08:19: Expect spooky decorations, costumes, DJs, and a packed dance floor as Hanover transforms into a city of ghosts for one night.

00:08:29: Tickets are already on sale at Halloween-Hanover.de.

00:08:35: So if you're brave enough, grab yours before they vanish.

00:08:39: And on November the seventh, Cultura Centrum Faust hosts La Noche Oscura,

00:08:45: a Halloween meets

00:08:47: Muertos event blending live Latin bands, electronic beats and immersive visuals.

00:08:53: Costumes are highly encouraged.

00:08:56: For families on anyone who prefers something gentler, the Hirrenhausgarten will host a traditional pumpkin and Latin walk on October the first.

00:09:07: A cozy handle light evening with glowing paths, street performance and warm drinks for kids and grownups alike.

00:09:16: So light up your candle, dance in your costume and enjoy this autumn magic.

00:09:22: Of course, Hanover has something for you this week as well.

00:09:26: From the cellful to the spooky.

00:09:28: This week's Ask a German question came from our guest Mika.

00:09:33: She asked about something that many newcomers and people who have been living here wonder.

00:09:40: Why is Nordic walking such a thing in Germany?

00:09:45: I don't know if you've ever wandered through a park or just on the streets.

00:09:49: and you have seen this determined walkers with poles moving bristly, rain or sunshine.

00:09:56: And sometimes they can be very aggressive, to be honest.

00:09:59: But

00:09:59: yeah, it's

00:10:00: part of the Nordic walking.

00:10:02: It looks like skiing, but it doesn't have a snow.

00:10:05: But on the other side, it has serious business here.

00:10:10: The sport actually originated in Finland as an off-season training for cross-country skiers.

00:10:16: But Germans embraced it wholeheartedly in the nineteen nineties.

00:10:22: Part of the appeal is the blend of fitness and of course no wonder year efficiency.

00:10:28: It burns more calories than regular walking.

00:10:31: It improves posture and puts less strain on joints than jogging.

00:10:37: But there's also, of course, something cultural play.

00:10:40: Germans love structure outdoor activities that combine health, discipline and nature.

00:10:47: So it's kind of hiking.

00:10:49: cycling, walking with poles, but of course it's all about being active, but also orderly.

00:10:56: It might seem a little bit quirky at first, but Nordic walking fits perfectly into the German way of life.

00:11:04: Efficient, health-conscious, and best-enjoy in well-marked

00:11:09: parks.

00:11:10: And that's it for this week's episode of Plus Forty-Nine.

00:11:14: A big thank you to Mika from Mescalcom Pc for joining us and sharing her story.

00:11:19: And to you, our listeners, thank you so much for tuning in.

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00:11:48: Winter is never easy and especially if you're in this migration process that I have said many times it's not easy.

00:11:55: Sometimes you think you're above it all and you're super happy year and integrated and other days you just want to pack your things and leave.

00:12:05: And now with the remarks of maths.

00:12:08: of course there's a lot of things going through our minds and why we're here.

00:12:13: And this is also one of the reasons we're doing this because Our idea is to help you navigate this life in Germany.

00:12:21: Please know you're not alone, and definitely take care of your mental health.

00:12:26: I'm Círdar Teaga, and I will see you next week, same time, same place, for more news, culture, and stories from life in Germany.

00:12:35: Until then, stay warm, stay curious, and maybe raise a glass or a cupita to those who came before us.

00:12:42: Hasta la próxima!

00:12:44: it is a cold friday in the middle of autumn in berlin and in front of me i have another latina that it's not only making me smile but she also is just gonna talk about one of my favorite things

00:13:00: about mexico which is mezcal.

00:13:02: if you already know tequila you will love mezcal and one of the greatest thing about mezcal is that when you drink it you really feel like everything is warming you inside out and you're like just happy about it.

00:13:15: But before we get into that, hello.

00:13:19: Hi.

00:13:19: Thank you for having me.

00:13:21: We have in front of us Mika and she's from Venezuela.

00:13:26: Why did you arrive in Berlin?

00:13:28: How did you arrive in Berlin?

00:13:31: Hi, thank you for having me.

00:13:32: And yes, I

00:13:34: arrived

00:13:35: in Berlin seeking for a better life.

00:13:39: I emigrated Venezuela in two thousand nine and lived in Argentina for ten years where I had my own business.

00:13:47: I started my MBAs everything and I loved my period there.

00:13:52: but at the same time I felt many of the things I was running away from.

00:13:59: I was experiencing a sort of deja vu in Argentina so loved done.

00:14:06: next step which country would give me great stability in the ways I wanted to have my life.

00:14:15: Germany won after a study of a year of six cities and Berlin won, yeah, from all of those things.

00:14:25: And very happy to be here since six and a half years.

00:14:28: It is impressive how Germany is still on the top of our minds when we think about migrating.

00:14:35: from Latin America, even though it's again a very cold weather outside.

00:14:39: But there is one thing that I do want to stretch out is that the amount of safety.

00:14:45: I don't even know how to say that now in English.

00:14:48: Safety that we have in this country is it's beautiful because it doesn't matter who you are or what you do.

00:14:57: It is it's just a feeling of being safe here.

00:15:02: Absolutely.

00:15:03: One of the main things of this that you're saying, actually, for me, safety has many, many ways of expressing for us what we value.

00:15:11: And in my case, one of them is that people are not taking advantage of me because when you're doing things in Latin America, you know, there is a B, C, D side of how to do things.

00:15:24: And here usually is just a way, you know, so that gives me a huge piece of mind.

00:15:31: And that's also safety, you know, and how you live your life.

00:15:36: I can only say yes.

00:15:37: And what are you doing right now with your life?

00:15:40: Yes, so I had a massive rebirth in my life about three years ago, which has just made me blossom in all the best ways.

00:15:54: Yeah, very, very, very excited about the new chapters that I have been building.

00:15:59: And one of the the things that have enriched me the most in the last periods, was precisely a trip I did to Mexico.

00:16:07: And, yes.

00:16:09: How

00:16:10: about that?

00:16:10: All that happened.

00:16:11: What happened in Mexico?

00:16:12: You fell in love with Mexico.

00:16:14: Miscal happened.

00:16:15: Miscal happened.

00:16:16: Okay, that's even better.

00:16:17: No,

00:16:17: the culture, the culture, and yes, Miscal is culture.

00:16:21: So I was there.

00:16:24: I was just the plus one in a trip.

00:16:26: It wasn't even intended for me to go there originally.

00:16:29: So I was on for the ride and I was there about twenty days and it was a game changer that started slowly.

00:16:38: I fell in love with the city, the cities I visited, the culture, the food, everything.

00:16:44: I was already disclaimer, I was already in Mexico many years ago when I graduated from university.

00:16:51: Exactly.

00:16:56: There's no better word than Gennel.

00:16:58: Cancun, Mexico City, but very briefly, I didn't like Duelth and the whole culture.

00:17:05: So now I was able to really do that.

00:17:08: And when I came back to Germany, I started to think like, wow, the way I experienced the culture, the mezcal, I went to as I said as a plus one for this right to and got to know uh mescal complices palenque and the way they were respecting the traditions the the practices the that these are.

00:17:35: these are practices that have been passed on generations through generations and to get to know how is the whole process of mescal what it represents to their daily lives and everything it just went through me.

00:17:48: so after this a bit of time passed by and then we connected again and we decided together that I would be their ambassador here in Germany because I was already doing it.

00:18:03: I was the ambassador just talking to everyone, friends, colleagues, anybody, everybody about this mezcal.

00:18:11: In general mezcal.

00:18:12: but really I noticed not only the respect that they have in the whole culture of producing and drinking mezcal, but also it's delicious.

00:18:22: So I decided to, we decided together to then be a good representative here in Germany.

00:18:29: So for

00:18:29: those who are listening to us, Mexico has its tequila.

00:18:34: The tequila comes from the blaue agave, the blue agave, which is basically the one that you all know of.

00:18:44: I know that in Germany it's always about this Sierra tequila.

00:18:48: a spoiler here.

00:18:50: If you do not have a tequila that is a hundred percent blue agave, you're getting sugar in your system.

00:18:58: If you drink a tequila that is a hundred percent agave, blue agave, you will not have a resaca.

00:19:07: Hangover.

00:19:09: Thank you so much.

00:19:10: Get out again.

00:19:11: And tequila can be industrial.

00:19:15: Nowadays, it's only industrial, whereas the mezcal can come from, I think, over a hundred and eighty different agaves.

00:19:23: And it's old, still handmade, which is amazing.

00:19:30: So every batch, every mezcal that you drink is made out of the hands of the people behind it.

00:19:39: And they take so... so much time, consideration, and they really get into it that once you sit down and eat it, it's an experience.

00:19:50: It tastes a little bit more than whiskey, so for those who like whiskey and do not like tequila, try the mezcal.

00:20:00: But you're the expert on mezcal, so tell us a little bit about mezcal complice.

00:20:05: Yeah, do you explain this really beautifully?

00:20:07: It is like that and it has wisdom.

00:20:10: handcraft.

00:20:13: It's a whole ritual and the whole families are involved.

00:20:17: They're so proud of every drop they drink because they're honoring, for example, what I was talking with the mezcalmeister, that he was drinking in that cup of mezcal what his grandfather was working for growing the agave plant, like the espadín, that is the main agave plant.

00:20:38: This one takes anything from seven to twelve years to grow which is already.

00:20:44: that's a different.

00:20:44: for example since you mentioned whiskey.

00:20:47: we don't need to age the masculine in barrels because it's already mature by growing the plant itself.

00:20:53: so you have the espadín.

00:20:56: you have these.

00:20:57: you can grow in farms but also are the wild varieties that they're actually.

00:21:02: they grow through the pollinization of bats in the wild lands of Oaxaca.

00:21:07: so this is you.

00:21:09: you could grow them, but the flavor is different because each plant is fed by the environment.

00:21:16: The air, as I said, the bad, the polynesate, then the weather, everything.

00:21:21: So these wild varieties, each of these agave plants have different expressions of flavor.

00:21:28: Ones are more fruit, the other ones are more... fresh or herbal.

00:21:33: all the ones are sweeter.

00:21:35: so it's quite an interesting journey to taste.

00:21:40: enjoy the experience that it is to drink different expressions of mezcal and mezcal is perfect for pairing with different foods as well.

00:21:50: it's actually from the three drinks that you can pair food with is wine, beer and mezcal because of all the differences of expression they have.

00:21:59: so The process is completely artisanal.

00:22:03: It goes from cutting the agave, then they put it in the under-earth oven with wood.

00:22:10: That's what it gives it a smoked flavor that this actually we haven't said about.

00:22:16: So it's like the smoked, very richer and more traditional version of what you would know of a tequila.

00:22:25: And then after it's cooked there, it's smashed by this huge stone, a wheel, and then by horse, led by horses.

00:22:35: After that, it's put in the wooden barrels, but like, like a pool, where they ferment.

00:22:45: and after that, double distillation in copper alambics.

00:22:49: So... What happened there?

00:22:51: The kid of the family is shooting the horse, so he would smash the agave.

00:22:56: Then they know the exact moment when it's ready to be distilled by the check-in.

00:23:01: It could be at four a.m.

00:23:02: It could be at three p.m It's just a lifestyle.

00:23:05: And they're so proud of every drop.

00:23:08: And that's why I would say that it's important and responsible to pass on this information.

00:23:13: Mezcal is not to be Even tequila, good tequila, proper tequila.

00:23:22: And it should be kissed.

00:23:24: We say in Mexico, juquiz de agave, juquiz de mezcal, you don't shut it up.

00:23:31: That's more of maybe a trans-cultural marketing situation to sell more.

00:23:37: But these juquiz and enjoy because, for example, mezcal, one of the things that seeks is to really promote the ritual of drinking the mezcal instead of just drinking it to get drunk.

00:23:49: It's not what it's meant to be for.

00:23:51: So that's why it is so beautiful, a beautiful ritual that should be respected and enjoyed for sure.

00:23:58: And you mentioned that from the food that you can taste it with or complement it with is wine, beer and mezcal.

00:24:07: you already have there a very nice bridge between Germany and Mexico.

00:24:13: And you're also a bridge between Latin America and Germany.

00:24:19: But what has it been for

00:24:20: you, the

00:24:21: biggest cultural shock by living in Germany, having, yeah, living in Germany, period.

00:24:29: I think that is a cultural shock for itself.

00:24:32: Yeah.

00:24:34: Thing is funny, I learned to realize that I'm a little German.

00:24:40: I was organically ready a little German.

00:24:43: So I would say that things were not as strict as I thought they were.

00:24:52: Meaning Berlin, because Berlin is not Germany, right?

00:24:55: And I haven't lived anywhere else in Germany than Berlin.

00:25:00: I still have to debate that.

00:25:02: I do understand that Berlin is not Germany in many ways, but if you have a German friend or you meet Germans, the first thing that you will notice are the typical things regarding, like, if you ask a German of anything, you will always hear no first.

00:25:20: And then we can talk about the next part.

00:25:22: Maybe in two years we can actually even openly talk about it.

00:25:25: Yeah, maybe.

00:25:26: But let's give it a shot first with that.

00:25:28: Yeah, you being a little German first.

00:25:29: Yeah.

00:25:30: Yeah.

00:25:32: So, um, yeah, I think that that's for sure.

00:25:35: Yeah.

00:25:36: Here in Berlin, when you're meeting actual Germans, do you notice that?

00:25:39: But there's so many experts here that it, it ends up to be quite blend.

00:25:45: Um, and softer.

00:25:47: that why I, I expected before moving here because I moved to Germany without ever being here before.

00:25:53: So, um, yeah.

00:25:56: And the other thing was because in Latin America we don't have that the trust system that like the they think good of your intentions and I love that.

00:26:09: I mean that this is related with what I said before about having a peace of mind because I act on the ways I think is correct based on my moral my ethics and that's good.

00:26:22: but of course to every good thing there's a B side And there are people that take advantage of that.

00:26:29: For example, the ticketing on the befauke.

00:26:32: To name one simple one, right?

00:26:34: It's true.

00:26:34: It's true.

00:26:35: The Schwarzfahrt and this trying to avoid getting caught.

00:26:39: It's

00:26:40: kind of sometimes even a game.

00:26:42: Yeah, yeah, exactly.

00:26:43: For many it is.

00:26:44: Some people, I read one somewhere that some people, even Germans, like are not paying it.

00:26:51: on purpose because it would be cheaper to pay two fines a year than paying the before get ticket.

00:26:57: So yeah, I would say that.

00:26:58: I would say that.

00:27:01: And that actually, oh yes, one last thing about this is weather related.

00:27:07: I don't mind the cold, but I definitely underestimated the darkness.

00:27:12: friends of mine because I met many Germans before moving here and they said hey vitamin D do whatever you can to keep your spirit up.

00:27:19: I'm like I'm Latina.

00:27:20: I bring the song with me nine.

00:27:23: no yeah suddenly I. I moved here on a beautiful end of March so I experienced a whole cherry blossom people on the street starting to go out in the street before COVID.

00:27:34: so I was like what is happening here.

00:27:36: the city is like wonderland.

00:27:39: then I managed to get my Aufenthalts-Detail, my like a saddle.

00:27:44: I found a flat, big deal, Berlin.

00:27:46: Big deal.

00:27:47: Yeah.

00:27:47: Everything I was set and then October came and I was miserable.

00:27:52: And what is this?

00:27:54: I understood it was a darkness, it was affecting me, but managed to take vitamin D exercise.

00:27:59: So we already had these two recommendations.

00:28:03: I would add another one that is to have a happy list of things that a playlist.

00:28:09: oh yeah yes to have like whenever you're feeling like super down and you just want to hear creep a loop.

00:28:19: no put salsa.

00:28:21: in my case it's.

00:28:22: I put salsa I put reggaeton I put something that even

00:28:26: while listening to this it just changes the whole game.

00:28:29: yeah for the day

00:28:30: I'm pretty sure that there's something specifically that for people that are hearing us that can help you out.

00:28:37: In my case, was definitely a happy playlist.

00:28:41: Is there anything else that you would recommend people besides having some mezcal, of course?

00:28:46: Oh, that helps a lot.

00:28:48: And that it doesn't give you hangover.

00:28:51: Believe me, when I'm having like, messes, like moments that you really are drinking a lot, never a hangover with a mezcal.

00:28:59: So that's a really good thing.

00:29:00: But yeah, a recommendation.

00:29:02: I heard the first month.

00:29:04: Oh.

00:29:05: when I when I moved to Germany one advice from a Latina friend that was living here for a long time and she said and it was so simple but so wise she said do not pretend that what you will do in the summer you will do in the winter time and vice versa.

00:29:22: find your list of amazing activities that you will enjoy in each season and then do not pretend that you want to do the other one for example winter time.

00:29:32: enjoy your wine, your mezcal, candles, you know this cozy time and summer.

00:29:39: be outside the whole day.

00:29:41: but do not pretend that one is in the other and that will make you a piece of mind also really really beautiful to navigate the seasons.

00:29:48: That

00:29:48: is a great recommendation definitely.

00:29:50: I started last year going ice dipping.

00:29:53: Oh okay how's that work?

00:29:56: It's amazing, you have to come with, it's in the Schlachtensee and they're called ice dippers.

00:30:03: I interviewed them for the show and that's how I got there.

00:30:06: I never imagined in my life going to a frozen lake or having my toe just touching minus one anything or zero.

00:30:18: But it was such a great experience that I highly recommend it.

00:30:22: Because you're, I don't know, it's kind of like, yes, a shop, but then you're after that, you feel so alive.

00:30:29: And somehow you do feel like you're part of this whole nature in winter.

00:30:34: So, and maybe what we can do, and we can invite people to do that with us, we can go first for an ice dipping, and then we can have a shot of mezcal.

00:30:44: Yes.

00:30:44: How about that?

00:30:45: Yes.

00:30:47: that would be amazing with some fire or something makes a chimney after this.

00:30:51: Yeah, sounds good.

00:30:53: I like that.

00:30:54: Mika, thank you so much for being here with us today.

00:30:56: Thanks

00:30:57: to you.

00:30:58: Thank you very much.

00:30:58: We really appreciate our talk.

00:31:00: We will have on the show notes what mezcal complice is and where to get it because it's here in Germany which is not very easy to get.

00:31:09: Yeah, especially another premium mezcal.

00:31:11: Exactly.

00:31:13: And I do want to, before we leave, I just wanted to say because you're going to be hearing this before Dia de los Muertos and Dia de los Muertos or how in the town of my dad is called Spantolo in Nahuatl.

00:31:26: It's a tradition.

00:31:27: If you have seen Coco, you probably already know what it is.

00:31:30: So thank you, Disney, for that, because they really did an amazing job for it.

00:31:35: Dia de los Muertos, it's about celebrating life with those who are not longer with us, but they come down to celebrate with us.

00:31:43: So we have the chance to honor their lives the way that they have touched our life as well, and we can have fun with them as well.

00:31:56: If you have any things or any event around it where you can see this, I know that Frankfurt has a couple of events.

00:32:07: I know that Hanover has a couple of events from the Mexican community.

00:32:11: Hamburg has one, Berlin has one.

00:32:13: I almost certain that München also has them.

00:32:18: Go and if you just want to do a little mezcal or maybe... Let's put it the other way.

00:32:24: You want to do a little Mexican tradition.

00:32:26: Then on the first or in the second of November, light up a candle to show them that you're thinking about them.

00:32:34: Put a picture of them so they know that you're there, that they are there with you.

00:32:40: And drink a mezcal on their behalf and remember them for all the love that they gave you.

00:32:48: And this is one of the main reasons.

00:32:50: We are missing them.

00:32:52: because we love them and they love us back.

00:32:55: So they're not a hundred percent gone.

00:32:57: They're only in another plan, if we can say that.

00:33:01: And alive in us.

00:33:03: Yes, and they're alive in us and with the Adelos Muertos we can remember them.

00:33:07: So

00:33:08: let's see what you think after doing this and you're more than welcome always to have at the mescal and remember all of the happy moments.

00:33:19: Close to that.