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Thursday November 1, 2001

Dia de los Muertos a 'cultural buffet' for Tucson

Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday that coincides with the Catholic holy days of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. While its origins are religious and ethnic, Tucsonans have embraced the holiday, and even added traditions of their own.

The Day of the Dead, which is today, is celebrated with altars, processions, and celebrations across Tucson throughout the weekend.

Dia de los Muertos, though seemingly an extension of Halloween, is a celebration and recognition of dead loved ones, not a macabre or depressing focus on death. One need not be religious or Hispanic to join the celebration: After all, everyone dies.

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Today's Pick:

Soap opera writer Royal Miller graces the media arts department with his presence today at 11 a.m. in room 107 of the Harvill building. His speech is part of the department's Visiting Filmmakers Program, which will feature varied artists throughout November.


 

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