Dia de los Muertos

Dia de los Muertos has its origins from pre-Hispanic civilizations from 2,500 to 3,000 years ago. This indigenous festivity was declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2008. Come and Join us to learn how to make an altar and to celebrate with us the lives of the deceased with music, food, entertainment crafts and activities.

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM COCO (movie)

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Building a community Altar and blessing ceremony by Xipetotec Aztec Dancers

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Building a community Altar and folklorico dancers by Las Estrellas ballet folklorico of Long Beach

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Bilingual Storytime and activities for kids by Cultural Conversation

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Dia de los Muertos Musical by Jordan HS Latin American Student Society