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Dia de los Muertos

One of the ofrendas set up in the library quad for Día de los Muertos, honoring the lives of children lost to U.S. custody Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. Ofrendas for children are often lined with toys and other memorabilia that children typically would enjoy, such as stuffed animals.

When the dead rejoin the living: Sac State’s fifth Día de los Muertos gathering

Analah Wallace, DEI Editor November 4, 2024
The 2024 Día de los Muertos communal gathering was held by the Barrio Arts and Ethnic Studies department in the library quad as students honor the lives of lost loved ones.
Grafico creado en Canva por Rosienelly Salguero

El Panteón de Sacramento: Celebracion de Dia de los Muertos

Angelica Brito November 3, 2023
Celebrando El Dia de Los Muertos en El Panteón de Sacramento con festividades y mas

Discutiendo Dìa de los Muertos: SIN FILTRO

Rosienelly Salguero, Angelica Brito, Alejandro Barron, and Regina Lerma November 2, 2023
En este episodio de Sin Filtro, los reporteros para El Avispón del Estado discutieron celebraciones para el Día de los Muertos, la película Coco, y pan de muerto.
Last year’s Dia De Los Muertos communal gathering held in the library quad Wednesday Nov. 2nd. Over 120 students were involved and 25 altars were built for last year’s event. (Canva graphic made by Hailey Valdivia and Image Courtesy of Luis Garcia).

Celebrate life at the Día De Los Muertos Communal Gathering

Hailey Valdivia, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 27, 2023
Join Barrio Arts, the ethnic studies department and Chicanx/Latinx studies department in gathering for Día de los Muertos on Nov. 2 in the Sacramento State library quad.
The ofrenda is a key part of Día de los Muertos. They are used to remember and honor those that have passed away and guide them back home to celebrate the holiday. (Graphic created in Canva by Jasmine Ascencio)

Building an Ofrenda: marigolds, memorabilia and guiding lights

Julianna Rodriguez, Staffer October 19, 2023
As celebrations of Día de los Muertos grow across cultures, building the right ofrenda is important to honoring the loved ones who have passed away this holiday.
It is almost time to celebrate Día de los Muertos. Students can celebrate the holiday on or off campus whether it be by creating sugar skulls, viewing ofrendas or even attending a rave. (Graphic made in Canva by Jasmine Ascencio.)

Embrace the spirit of Día de los Muertos on or off campus

Madison Duong, Staffer October 19, 2023
Sacramento State students can celebrate Día de los Muertos events on campus or off campus.
Día de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday that is observed on Wednesday Nov. 1 and Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. This holiday is a celebration of life and a reunion with the souls of loved ones. (Graphic created in Canva by Jasmine Ascencio)

A Brief Explanation of Día de los Muertos

Jasmine Ascencio, DEI Editor October 19, 2023
Día de los Muertos is on Nov. 1 and 2, 2023. This holiday is a celebration of life and reunites the souls of the dead with their loved ones.
In the California Museum courtyard on Oct. 13 an ofrenda set up by the Maquilli Tonatiuh Aztec Dancers was posted on the stage. AT the end of their performance they passed out herbs and marigolds to guests. They asked guests to partake in their celebration by adding their offerings to their ofrendas at home.

California Museum honors artists for Día de Los Muertos

Katelyn Marano and Julianna Rodriguez October 17, 2023
California Museum’s annual “Día de los Muertos Fiesta” features a new “Arte Activista Día De Los Muertos” exhibit including art from 3B Collective artists that honor Mexican-American celebrities like Jesse Valdez and Jenni Rivera.
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