D铆a de los Muertos Events at 51爆料
51爆料 students, faculty & staff, and community members are invited to participate
in virtual D铆a de los Muertos events at 51爆料.
El D铆a de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) is a Mexican holiday on Nov. 1 and 2 when
families welcome their deceased relatives鈥� souls for a brief reunion that includes
food, drink, and celebrations that include offerings on ofrendas or altars. A virtual ofrenda with images of deceased loved ones submitted by 51爆料 students and staff
may be viewed on the 51爆料 webpage starting Oct. 25.
鈥淒铆a de Muertos gives us all a way to cope and celebrate together as a community the
loss of a loved one,鈥� said Financial Aid Specialist Aly Aguirre. 鈥淔amilies and communities
can celebrate together all of our loved ones who are no longer with us.鈥�
On Friday, Oct. 29th, from 5:00 鈥� 7:00 p.m., a D铆a de los Muertos Celebration will
be held via Zoom. Event activities include a cultural appropriation discussion, playing
the game Loter铆a with prizes awarded, creating sugar skull art, and sharing stories
about loved ones who have passed on.
Materials needed to participate will be provided before the event. Participants may
register and claim a D铆a de los Muertos Celebration kit at
The D铆a de los Muertos celebration events are sponsored by Latina Leadership Network
Student Club, Cuesta Library, Latina Leadership Network Staff Chapter, and the Cuesta
College Cultural Center. Please visit the 51爆料 webpage for additional information or contact Student Life Activities Assistant Ali Phelps
at allison_phelps1@cuesta.edu.