Mexican Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead  (Mexican "Halloween" Day)
Tzompantli

WHEN:           Nov. 2, 2008, Sunday, 4:00-6:00 pm 
                   Bring a flashlight.  Dress warmly.

INFO:      ForestHillsTrust.org/calendar.html

EVENT DESCRIPTION:
Come to this traditional Mexican celebration of remembrance, co-sponsored by Latin American folkloric performance group La Pinata.

Based on the ancient traditions of Mexico's indigenous peoples who believed that the souls of the dead return each year to visit their families, the Day of the Dead celebrates the continuous cycle of life and death, embracing cultures from all throughout the Americas.

Enjoy a program of music and dance as individuals bring offerings of flowers, copies of photos, mementos, and traditional skull-shaped sugar candies to leave on a decorated candle-lit altar for those departed loved ones.

Dress warmly.

Co-sponsored by La Piñata and Spontaneous Celebrations.

Visit them at spontaneouscelebrations.org.