Important cultural celebration in San Diego
A holiday of great importance to many in San Diego, Mexico, and countries in Latin America is coming to San Diego.
Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, celebrates the bond between life and death. Families traditionally gather on this day to honor the spirits of loved ones who have passed on, and who are believed to return for this day. The event acknowledges the culture, history, and heritage of the area, including San Diego, and honors this festive and important tradition. The site of the festivities is Old Town San Diego.
A mercado is a marketplace where food and goods are sold, and entertainment is provided. The entire Old Town area, with its shops and restaurants, will stand in for the mercado.
A procession is part of the celebration, which, despite honoring the dead, is happy, artistic, and visually striking. The makeup and costumes worn for Dia de los Muertos are very different from the vampires, zombies, and princesses found on Halloween, and the two holidays should not be confused.
There are three major themes to Dia de los Muertos: celebration, community, and remembrance. More than 40 altars of remembrance will be set up, as well as a public altar, where visitors can add their own photos and mementos.
Dia de los Muertos is set for November 1 and 2 on San Diego Avenue in Old Town. Flyer printing can be used to provide informative handouts for attendees at events like this.
Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, celebrates the bond between life and death. Families traditionally gather on this day to honor the spirits of loved ones who have passed on, and who are believed to return for this day. The event acknowledges the culture, history, and heritage of the area, including San Diego, and honors this festive and important tradition. The site of the festivities is Old Town San Diego.
A mercado is a marketplace where food and goods are sold, and entertainment is provided. The entire Old Town area, with its shops and restaurants, will stand in for the mercado.
A procession is part of the celebration, which, despite honoring the dead, is happy, artistic, and visually striking. The makeup and costumes worn for Dia de los Muertos are very different from the vampires, zombies, and princesses found on Halloween, and the two holidays should not be confused.
There are three major themes to Dia de los Muertos: celebration, community, and remembrance. More than 40 altars of remembrance will be set up, as well as a public altar, where visitors can add their own photos and mementos.
Dia de los Muertos is set for November 1 and 2 on San Diego Avenue in Old Town. Flyer printing can be used to provide informative handouts for attendees at events like this.