Day of the Dead Observance Activities / Día de Muertos Observancia

Day of the Dead Observance Activities / Dia de Muertos Observancia

Fishers Arts Council is hosting an observance to see the Community Altar with Ofrendas (offerings) that were created over the past two weeks, honoring those who have passed on. Traditional treats of Mexican hot chocolate, courtesy of Samanos, and pan de muerto (dead bread) and will be available for sampling. Live music will be performed by El Mariachi Solo. Some activities from our October 31 event may be available while supplies last. Activities are recommended for ages 5 and up, but younger ones can participate with a family member's help.

As ASL interpreter will be available during the event.

The Día de Muertos (“Day of the Dead”) tradition extends throughout Latin America, but is most closely identified with Mexico. The native peoples believed that upon death, the individual's soul did not die, that they continued to live on in…