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5 Events to Celebrate Day of the Dead in San Diego

Altars, contests, pinatas, movies and more

By Nairda Ariday Ortega2016-10-26T21:43:20+00:00

SAN DIEGO.- Culture is tradition, food, and above all, history. There are times when we found a bit of ourselves in other beliefs, and that leads us to adopt some customs that technically, are not part of our country, but we find meaning in them nonetheless.

This is what happens with "The Day of the Dead", a Mexican tradition has a mesoamerican origin, but ever more celebrated in many parts of the world, and San Diego has undoubtedly joined the party, mostly because the proximity it has with Mexico.

Here are 5 events in San Diego to remember the dead and experience this tradition.

1.- The 3rd Annual "Day of the Dead" Festival

Where? Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation, Euclid Ave

When? Oct. 29

Admission: FREE

More information here

2.- The 4th Annual "Dia de los Muertos" Skull Art Show

"La Bodega" Gallery is organizing this event to exhibit art made by 50 artists. Skulls in white ceramic and traditional altars will be part of the variety of works. This exhibition seeks to explore feelings toward death and renaissance, also, Israel Maldonado will surprise everyone with and special performance.

Where? La Bodega Gallery, Logan Ave.

When? Oct. 29

Admission: Free

More information here

3.- La Colonia Dia de los Muertos 2016

This event will have as a main activity the showing of "The Book of Life", movie that represents this tradition in a beautiful way. There will be Catrinas and Catrines makeup contests, a car exhibition, stands, food, altars, Aztec dance, music and more.

Where? La Colonia Park, 715 Valley Avenue en Solana Beach

When? Oct. 30

Time: 10:00 to 17:00

Admission: Free

More information here

4.- The Walk of the Dead

This will be a 3 mile walk in honour of "The Dead",

which seeks to create a kind and unifying environment between the families. After the race, get ready to enjoy of folkloric dance performances, theater plays, food stands, and Mariachi. Money raised will go to the Corazon de Vida Fundraiser to help orphaned and abandoned children of Baja California.

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