Bone and Memory: The Dia de los Muertos Celebration

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This workshop will explore the cultural histories of the Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead ceremony, beginning with its indigenous roots, through various historical and cultural influences, and up to the present time and practices. Special attention will be given to the exchange between the traditional practices of the ceremony and the influences of cultural history over the years. Students will create their own Day of the Dead altars as a way of coming to understand their structural and spiritual significance.