VANCOUVER, Wash. – The Washington State University Vancouver Spanish Club will honor lost loved ones and bring Latin American tradition to campus with its , or Day of the Dead, celebration from 5 – 7 p.m. Nov. 1 in the Firstenburg Student Commons. The event is free and open to all.
The Spanish Club’s celebration will include food, traditional Spanish dancers, face-painting, hula-hoop contests, a photo booth, raffle and more. Attendees are encouraged to bring a photo of a deceased loved one, which will be placed on a traditional altar. Dia de los Muertos is a Central and South American holiday, particularly celebrated in Mexico, that honors and supports the spiritual journey of the dead.
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