Quintana Roo’s 150-Meter Day of the Dead Mural Eyes Guinness Bid

CHETUMAL, Quintana Roo — Quintana Roo, through the Quintana Roo Youth Institute (IQJ), headed by its director Alma Alvarado Moo, is participating in an initiative led by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo to create the world’s largest themed mural inspired by the Day of the Dead. The 150-meter work brings together the talent and creativity of young local artists to celebrate Mexican traditions through art.

The project is part of a collective initiative that integrates artistic expressions from all 32 Mexican states into a national work, with the aim of setting a Guinness World Record. Through the initiative, art becomes a means to preserve traditions, showcase local talent, and create spaces for youth participation.

In Quintana Roo, the mural is located in a reclaimed public space in Chetumal, which seeks to establish itself as a meeting point for artistic expression, culture, and community life. The intervention helps give new life to the place and highlights the value of collective participation in the care of public spaces and the strengthening of the social fabric.

Alma Alvarado Moo, general director of the IQJ, said: “This initiative, led by President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, has the support of our Governor Mara Lezama through the IQJ to contribute to the actions promoted by the Government of Mexico to foster peacebuilding, community participation, and the well-being of young people.” She emphasized the importance of promoting spaces where young people can express their creativity, share their talent, and actively participate in the transformation of their communities. She also highlighted the value of promoting cultural activities that strengthen coexistence and contribute to building peace.

The inauguration was attended by Lucero Huerta, state liaison of the Mexican Youth Institute (IMJUVE), who attended on behalf of Abraham Carro Toledo, general director of the federal organization, and reaffirmed coordination between national and state agencies in favor of young people.

As part of preliminary activities, a cleanup day was held in the green area where the mural is located, with the participation of students from “David Alfaro Siqueiros” secondary school, volunteers, and representatives from SEDENA, the Municipal Police, the State Coordination of Civil Protection (COEPROC), and Chetumal Suma AC, who joined efforts to care for the space.

With this participation, Quintana Roo joins another edition that links artistic expressions from all over the country to celebrate Mexico’s cultural richness, recognize the talent of young people, and demonstrate how collective work can contribute to recovering public spaces, strengthening coexistence, and building community.