Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a holiday celebrated in many parts of the world, typically in early November. It is a very
old holiday originating with the first Spanish contact with the Aztec people in Mexico. Inspite it's morbid name, it is a festive
occassion and fun for the entire family.
Part of Día de Muertos included various arts and crafts workshops with children
in attendance making items for the "muertos alter," such as skulls, candles and decorations to honor the dead and remember the
family.
Everyone in attendance enjoyed the theatrical story-telling performance of Rosalia De Aragon as La Llorona - the
wailing woman. Aragon captivated the audience with the famous Spanish ghost legend of La Llorona. Known throughout the world
for her eerie, spine-chilling cries, La Llorona has been seen, and heard, for centuries as she searches for her loved ones.
Aragon's performance demonstrated the legend still lives in many New Mexico communities with her excellent story telling
skills - and convincing La Llorona cries.
Día de Muertos festivities were sponsored by the Center, El Camino Real International
Heritage Center Foundation, and New Mexico Humanities Council.
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