Learn how Mexican and Latin cultures honor loved ones during this annual holiday.
Halloween wouldn't be the same without images of spooky ghosts, but in Mexico and many Latin American countries, this is a time to celebrate the spirits of the dearly departed. The Irvine Ranch Conservancy invites you to learn more about Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations through two outdoor activities this month.
While Halloween traditions teach us to fear spirits, you can learn how other cultures honor and remember their departed loved ones during the annual holiday of Dia de los Muertos. Participants will explore the cultural significance of this festive holiday, and even decorate skull figurines to decorate their homes. Docents from the Irvine Ranch Conservancy will explain the origin of this holiday, as well as the current ways in which it is celebrated around the world.
Halloween wouldn't be the same without images of spooky ghosts, but in Mexico and many Latin American countries, this is a time to celebrate the spirits of the dearly departed. The Irvine Ranch Conservancy invites you to learn more about Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations through two outdoor activities this month.
While Halloween traditions teach us to fear spirits, you can learn how other cultures honor and remember their departed loved ones during the annual holiday of Dia de los Muertos. Participants will explore the cultural significance of this festive holiday, and even decorate skull figurines to decorate their homes. Docents from the Irvine Ranch Conservancy will explain the origin of this holiday, as well as the current ways in which it is celebrated around the world.
There are two programs to choose from, both with the skull decorating project followed by a short hike in a local canyon. On Friday, October 26, "Celebrate Dia de los Muertos" will take place in Bommer Canyon in the City of Irvine's Open Space Preserve. On Tuesday, October 30, "Celebrate Cultures in Nature: Dia de los Muertos" will take place in Black Star Canyon, part of OC Parks' Irvine Ranch Open Space. Both programs are from 6 to 9 pm, and pre-registration is required.
To learn more about these programs or to register, visit www.LetsGoOutside.org/activities.
To learn more about these programs or to register, visit www.LetsGoOutside.org/activities.
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