SALINAS — On Saturday, Nov. 2, Hospice Giving Foundation, in collaboration with Hartnell College and Hijos Del Sol Arts Productions, will celebrate the fourth annual Día de los Muertos event from 2 to 6 p.m. at Hartnell College’s Main Campus in Salinas.
This is a free community gathering to honor and remember loved ones who are no longer here.
This year, the event features multiple agencies providing information, entertainment and resources. The afternoon will culminate with a procession, a program filled with music, dance and song. In addition, the Student Center and Steinbeck Hall will be filled with altars dedicated to the loved ones of community partners.
“Día de los Muertos is a tradition that brings our community together to honor and celebrate our ancestors and those we love who have died,” said Erin White, president and CEO of Hospice Giving Foundation.
Día de los Muertos, a tradition deeply rooted in Mexican culture, pays tribute to departed loved ones. The event includes ofrendas of sugar skulls, candles, marigolds and more. Families unite in honor of their ancestors to bridge the worlds of the living and the deceased.
Though talking about death can be difficult, Dia de los Muertos provides a different way to think about death. It’s a beautiful and tradition-filled way for families to celebrate life with music, art and altars; to show their deep love for those no longer in the physical world, and to share love with the community.
The event promises an evening filled with colorful altars, artistic displays, traditional music and culinary delights that pay homage to this tradition. Families, friends and community members are invited to attend for a heartwarming and educational experience.
