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An example of an ofrenda which honors the loved ones that have passed away

Celebrating Día de los Muertos in the community

10/24/2025 - 2 minute read

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is celebrated on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2. This Mexican holiday commemorates loved ones who have passed away, and it is believed that their spirits return during these two days. Families prepare ofrendas, or altars, in their homes, decorated with candles, pictures of the deceased, their favorite items, decorated skulls and marigold flowers. 

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A day of remembrance: Concordia’s Día de los Muertos event

11/8/2024 - 2 minute read

Last Wed. Oct. 30., Concordia’s Valerosos y Curiosos STEM Grant partnered with the Unity Center to host a community event in Denault Auditorium to commemorate the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos. Students Naomi Nakaya, Manuel Cardenas and Martin Martínez facilitated an educational discussion about Hispanic contributions to science, which was followed by a screening of the movie “The Book of Life.”

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