When: 
Monday, November 1, 2021 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Where: 
Marlo Room in Farinon College Center
Presenter: 
Office of Intercultural Development; Office of Religious and Spiritual Life; The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures; Hispanic Society of Lafayette
Price: 
Free

The Day of the Dead is a celebration of Mexican and Mexican American culture that takes place on the 1st and 2nd of November. During these days the graves of loved ones are decorated, special foods like pan de muerto are cooked, ofrendas are built to honor the dead. This celebration began in the 1500s and has its origins in the mixture of Mesoamerican and Spanish cultures and beliefs. In the beginning of the 20th century, the Mexican artist, José Guadalupe Posada, was the first to create the image of the skeleton as a unique and iconography of the Day of the Dead. The Day of the Dead is a celebration to remember and commemorate the life of loved ones who have parted and to maintain their memory with us even after their passing. Today, the Day of the Dead continues to be celebrated by Mexicans and Mexican Americans across Mexico and the United States and is starting to be celebrated globally. In 2021, we will celebrate and remember the lives that were lost this year including those who passed due to the pandemic. Join us for the celebration of the dead, remembrance of the dead, Mexican Chocolate Caliente and Pan de Muerto, and music!

Sponsored by: 
Office of Intercultural Development; Office of Religious and Spiritual Life; Lafayette Activities Forum; The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures; Hispanic Society of Lafayette