Monday, October 29, 2018

Britain’s Strictly Come Dancing Is Called Out For Having A Day Of The Dead Dance During ‘Halloween Week’

Sure, there was a voiceover saying it was, er, a “tribute” to the Day of the Dead, but “many fans on social media called out the theme and branded it ‘cultural appropriation,’ observing that the Day of the Dead is not the same as Halloween. Others were unhappy with the use of a Calypso song against traditional Mexican traditions.”



Article source here:Arts Journal

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