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Day of the Dead, at University Village

Day of the Dead is a special tradition in Mexico where

families create altars to honor loved ones that have

passed away. It is a celebration of music, food and art

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that is created to keep their memory alive.

At University Village we invite you to share with us in

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this special day. Susana Cabrales and Cipriano Galindo,

both from Mexico, will be here to bring music, food and

art to share and make with you! We invite you to

create a community altar and come and join in making:

sugar skulls, shadow boxes, paper flowers and other

crafts to adorn your altar. In addition we will serve

traditional sweet bread and listen to music that is sung

on this holiday.

El Dia De Los Muertos

(Day of the Dead)

Wednesday Nov 2nd

Food!

Music!

Art!

Where: Outside the Crossroads Room

Time: 11-2 pm. Wed Nov. 2

Contact: Belinda Arriaga,

Village Social Worker at 510-528-5391

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