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Día de los Muertos on Campus

Día de los Muertos on Campus

Ashley Vera, Photographer November 10, 2021

This week, Downey High School had events and decorations to celebrate the week of Día de los Muerto. The events were put on by Folklorico Club and United for Culture Club which are both important...

Mexico’s traditional holiday known as Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is known as a celebration of loved ones who are now resting in paradise. Families lay out their loved ones favorite snacks over their graves so that on Oct 31 through Nov 2, they come back and enjoy their favorite meals before laying to rest once again.

Dia de los Muertos: United for Culture Contribution

Brenda Melara, Writer November 14, 2017

Located outside the R-2 classroom, teacher adviser Mr. Vasquez and various members of the United for Culture club contributed to the celebration of the Mexican festivities of Dia de los Muertos by offering...

At the Dia De Los Muertos Festival at the Downey Civic Theatre on Oct. 30, an art sculpture created by artist, Martin Sanchez, is displayed. The sculpture was made using recycled can lids, soda cans, and other recycled materials.

Dia De Los Muertos Festival

Anabelle Rositas, Writer/Photographer November 16, 2016

The fourth annual Dia De Los Muertos festival took place at the Downey Civic Center on Oct. 30. The festival celebrated a popular Mexican tradition of honoring and remembering family and friends who...

In honor of El Día de los Muertos, Resurreción Mexican Folk dance ballet folkorico on Sunday, Nov. 2, at the Downey Civic Theatre. They were one of the biggest teams who danced folkorico on this special day.

Paying their respects

Carlos Garcia, Staff Writer November 12, 2014

On Sunday, Nov. 2, the community and families of Downey gathered together at the second annual Downey Día de los Muertos Art Festival, at the Downey Civic Theatre, to remember and pray for friends and...

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