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Downtown Bend: Know Death - Dia de Los Muertos Presentation

Event Type: Adult Program
Age Group(s): Adult
Date: 11/5/2017
Start Time: 2:00 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Description:
 Come hear about the traditions, help build an “ofrenda," and enjoy music and dance performances.

Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Mexican celebration that has its roots in ancient indigenous culture. Over time, it has created many symbolic and artistic ways in which to honor a family’s ancestors. The meaning of each symbol and artistic part of a traditional “ofrenda” (altar/table to display photos of ancestors) will be explained. A large and elaborate “ofrenda” will be available to welcome a photo of your favorite ancestor. Come enjoy Mexican dance and folk music performances by:

Renee Gonzalez and the students from Bear Creek Folk Ballet Group
Miguel de Alonso, guitar; Billy Mickleson, cello: Brad Porterfield, guitarra de son; Yolanda Alicia, vocalist




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Library: Downtown Bend Public Library
Location: Brooks Room
Contact: Liz Goodrich
Contact Number: 541-312-1032