The celebration of el Día de los Muertos – the Day of the Dead – begins on the evening of Nov. 1 in countries around the world, including Mexico, the Czech Republic, Spain, Italy, the Philippines and much of Latin America.
Members of the Spanish and Latine Student Association (S.A.L.S.A.) at ֱ State University assembled ofrendas, or altars, in the ֱ Student Center, Bowman Hall and Tri-Towers. These displays celebrate, honor and remember lost loved ones and include specific, symbolic elements. Each represents the elements of the natural world: fire, water, earth and air. People also leave offerings to the deceased, like some of the foods they had most enjoyed.
Photo courtesy of ֱ State’s College of Arts and Sciences
S.A.L.S.A. was created to assist in the success of the Latine students and those interested in the Latine culture at ֱ State. Current S.A.L.S.A. President Aimee Flores (pronounced EYE-meh FLOOR-ez) said, “It’s a celebration of life. Whenever you see a Day of the Dead celebration happening, people are excited to celebrate the people who have passed on because they have made such a huge impact on their lives.”
Photo courtesy of ֱ State’s College of Arts and Sciences
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