On Oct. 22, the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) held its annual celebration at 10th and Fallon streets while the Unity Council held a street festival on International Boulevard and Fruitvale Avenue last Sunday. Coinciding with Halloween, Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, dates back to traditions established by the indigenous peoples of America that fused, over time, with the Catholic beliefs brought by Spanish conquistadors. By Eva Ortega and Magaly Muñoz, Post Staff In a haze of incense smoke, flickering candles and bright orange marigolds, Oakland outdid itself with two weekends of Día de los Muertos observances that were both solemn and festive. On Oct. 22, the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) held its annual celebration at 10th and Fallon
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses held its 4th annual Día De Los Muertos art competition Sunday at the Plaza de Cultura y Artes in downtown Los Angeles. The annual holiday, which is now celebrated around the world, is a tradition that started more than 3,000 years ago in Mexico and Central America to honor […]
Every November, Mexico holds its largest public celebration: Día de los Muertos, a fusion of Roman Catholic and Indigenous rituals that honor and remember deceased loved ones. Far from a mournful affair, the holiday is a time of celebration and warmth.