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| OLD TOWN’S DIA DE LOS MUERTOS |
DEAD OR ALIVE--Colorful altars and other traditional celebrations of Day of the
Dead, one of Mexico's most revered and festive holidays, return to Old Town San
Diego November 1-2. This
community-wide commemoration, which honors ancestors and other deceased
loved ones with special menus, music, dancing and crafts, is free and designed
for all ages.
Family activities will
include Day of the Dead sugar skull decorating, mask and paper flower making;
and face painting. Workshops will be free or cost a small fee to cover
materials.
Free live music and
folkloric dancing will be presented on Old Town's plazas and courtyards.
Artists will exhibit works that speak to this legendary holiday and the power
of love and ritual that connect us through time.
More historical and
cultural background: http://sddayofthedead.org/images/historyChristinaZarate.pdf
Event website: http://sddayofthedead.org/
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