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13th Annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration at Sun Valley Youth Arts Center

Date
November 1, 2019
Time
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Council District
City Council District 6

The Sun Valley Youth Arts Center is pleased to present the 13th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration.

Join us for a fun-filled evening of Art Workshops, Student Art Exhibit, Refreshments and Entertainment such as Conjunto Zacamandu bringing the beautiful sounds of Veracruz México for the entire family. Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is an indigenous ritual of México celebrating life and the after life through art, music and family unity. The celebration concludes with an amazing ritual dance by Danza Temachtia Quetzacoatl.

The public is welcome to participate in the Community Altar, bring a photocopy/image of a loved one who has passed to place on the altar.

Event is FREE!

Location

Sun Valley Youth Arts Center
8642 Sunland Blvd.
Sun Valley, CA United States + Google Map
Phone:
818.252.4619
Website:
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Organizers

Sun Valley Youth Arts Center
City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs

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