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Day of the Dead or similar celebrations are important to various cultures around the world. In Toledo, this holiday is also recognized by many and even though there are not many public events advertised here, it is still being celebrated in private.
On-campus specifically, there promises to be some decorations. The Arts Living and Learning Community's residents created altars last year and some of the Spanish professors are known to create them as well.
Below are the public events being hosted in the area:
Monday, November 1
Newman Club — The Newman Club is hosting an All Saints' Day Mass in Health Education Center Room 110. Send an e-mail to Kathy.Kaczmarek@utoledo.edu for more information or call 419-383-6428.
Saturday, November 6
Sofia Quintero Art and Cultural Center, Inc. — A celebration will be held at the center on Saturday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the event features local guitarist and singer Miguel Saucedo.
The procession to SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church will begin at 9 a.m. There will be altar displays at La Galería as well. Traditional Mexican hors d'oeuvres, desserts and beverages will be served. It notes that you must RSVP by Oct 31, so it may be too late to attend; however, tickets are available at the door for $40. Call 419-266-5245 for more information.
For more information concerning this holiday, its traditions, origins and instructions on how to create an alter of your own visit DiaDeLosMuertos.us.
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