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“El Día de los Muertos” or “the day of the dead” has long been a Mexican tradition dating back to the more than 500 years ago when Spanish Conquistadors first invaded and conquered Mexico.
In Mexico, elaborate observances are held to commemorate All Saints Day on November 1; and All Souls day on November 2.
Throughout the country, customs vary according to the customs of each region. But for the most part, traditions include “colorful adornments and family reunions at family burial sites, the preparation of special foods and offerings at commemorative altars which include religious ceremonies”.
Here in Lubbock, the day will be observed with the 4th annual “Dia de los Muertos” Dinner featuring former Lubbock resident Nephtali De Leon as the guest speaker.
De Leon, who now resides in San Antonio, is a noted Chicano poet, artist, muralist and lecturer. His presentation will cover the history of the Day of the Dead and he will also share “Calaveras”; Day of the Dead poems about some Tech students, according to information from Texas Tech.
The dinner will be held at the Frazier Alumni Pavilion beginning at 7:00PM. Unfortunately tickets are no longer available for the dinner; but Texas Tech organizers which include “Unidos por un Mismo Idioma or the Spanish Speaking Society , the Office of Institutional Diversity, and the Cross Cultural Academic Advancement Center will also hold a Dia de los Muertos Fiesta” on the same night of the event.
The fiesta is open to the public and organizers said that during this fiesta people will have the opportunity to listen to the mariachis, enjoy pan dulce and hot chocolate and have an opportunity to view the altars made by the students.
The fiesta event begins at 9:00 PM; at the conclusion of the dinner.
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