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The Buddy Holly Center is pleased to announce the opening of Celebración, an annual invitational exhibition of artwork that explores the history and meaning behind the Mexican holiday, Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead. The exhibit includes artwork from local, national and international artists. Artists were asked to create works honoring departed ancestors, friends and family and interpreting Dia de los Muertos. Celebracion will be on display October 14 – November 30, 2008 to be enjoyed throughout the ancient Mexican holiday.
A vibrant cultural celebration, Day of the Dead blends the Catholic traditions of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day (November 1st & 2nd) with pre-Columbian concepts of death that have been a part of Mexican society since Aztec times. The celebration can be traced to the Aztecs who celebrated a ritual day dedicated to children and the dead. The ritual was presided over by the goddess Mictecacihuatl ("Lady of the Dead"). Modern traditional Dia de los muertos festivities take place on November 1st and 2nd, and are a time of remembrance, reunion and feasting.
Source: Buddy Holly Center
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