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Jesse Hernandez
“I like to go to a lot of the community events and support what’s happening. I also take this time to reflect on family members and community members that have passed away and celebrate them.”
“I go to El Panteón de Sacramento. It is a replication of a Mexican cemetery as it occurs during Day of the Dead, where families come and decorate the grave sites of their deceased loved ones.”
“I will be spending Día de los Muertos at the cemetery at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. I’ll be participating in the procession, along with the festivities and mass service that will take place afterwards.”
Ernesto Delgado
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“I will be spending it here at the restaurant celebrating Mexico’s traditions — the people, art, tradition and cuisine. It’s a celebration of everything from our past.”
Yolanda Torrecillas
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“I am looking forward to spending Day of the Dead remembering some of my loved ones. One of my family members that recently passed was my dog. She died last week. One of the ways I’m going to remember her is by making a contribution to the SPCA.”
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Is Día de los Muertos the coolest holiday you’re not celebrating?
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ou may be spending late october deciding which “orange is the new black” character to be for Halloween, but there’s another autumnal celebration of the spirit world that deserves notice.
día de los muertos, or day of the dead, is a fusion of native mesoamerican traditions and the Catholic holidays all saints’ day and all souls’ day. Today the holiday is observed on nov. 1 and 2 in mexico and parts of Central and south america and the Caribbean. it’s also increasingly celebrated in the u.s. and around the world, including right here in sactown. día de los muertos is traditionally an opportunity to commemorate the lives of loved ones who have passed on. it’s a recognition of the interconnectedness of life and death, the way our ancestors live on in our memories and continue to be present in our lives.
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The tone is reverent but festive, not mournful or spooky. many believe that the spirits of the dearly departed are summoned from eternal slumber to visit with the living. Favorite foods, drinks and possessions are offered to entice the souls of loved ones to linger. Families spruce up and decorate graves, hold vigils and graveside picnics, build altars in the home and celebrate in the streets of the community. it’s basically a party with your dead relatives. How cool is that? With its crossover into mainstream american culture, día de los muertos continues to evolve and develop new multicultural layers. Whether you’ll be honoring your abuelita with your whole family, or this is all kinda new to you, there are plenty of ways to celebrate this día de los muertos in sacto. Check out the event listings on page 9 of this guide, and find the fun in taking death a little less seriously.
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ía de los Muertos altars, built with care for departed loved ones, are often beautiful to behold. use this guide to build your own. or, see the events on page 9 for opportunities to participate in community altars and to admire the handiwork of others.
by Shannon Springmeyer
PAPEL PICADO
This traditional cut paper decoration adds beauty and, when fluttering in the breeze, represents the natural element of wind.
POwDER yOUR NASAL BONE?
Journeys between the netherworld and land of the living call for a little freshening up. An offering of toiletries is always appreciated.
EATS AND DRINkS
FAVORITE ThINGS
A few prized objects from the person’s life make the spirit feel at home.
CANDLES
Offer the honored person’s favorite refreshments — they’ll be hungry and thirsty after the long trek back from the afterlife. A glass of water represents this essential element of the natural world.
Candles light the way back home and represent the natural element of fire.
NATURAL BOUNTy
Fruits and vegetables of the harvest symbolize the element of earth.
BONES
Decorated skulls and skeletons are closely associated with the holiday, like the iconic, elegantly dressed La Calavera Catrina popularized by the artists José Guadalupe Posada and Diego Rivera. Skeletons are often portrayed in whimsical poses, enjoying the afterlife. Sugar skulls are confections of molded sugar that are offered on altars and enjoyed by all.
MARIGOLDS
The scent of this traditional “flower of the dead” is said to be especially attractive to departed souls.
PAN DE MUERTO
A staple of the holiday, this sweet “bread of the dead” is tasty to the expired and living alike.
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courtesy of Andres Alvarez A costumed participant at last year's El Panteón de Sacramento.
EVENTS EL PANTEóN DE SACRAMENTO Come out for two days of celebration and remembrance of those who have passed away. Presented by Sacramento’s nonprofit Latino art and cultural center, La Raza Galeria Posada, El Panteón de Sacramento is an urban celebration of Día de los Muertos in Midtown Sacramento, featuring 60 large, colorful altares created by families, individuals, artists and local nonprofit organizations.
The event takes place Sat., Nov. 1, 11 a.m.-1 a.m. and Sun., Nov. 2, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. at 2020 J St., Sacramento. Free. Visit lrgp.org/dia-de-los-muertos.html.
SOULS Of ThE CITy Join the Historic Old Sacramento Foundation and Sol Collective for a Día de los Muertos community celebration featuring arts and cultural activities for the whole family. Add items to interactive altars
in celebration of your loved ones who have passed on. There will be live music, vendors, food, pop-up art labs and a traditional altar and procession led by Kalpulli Maquilli Tonatiuh Aztec Dancers. The event takes place
Sat., Nov. 1, 6 p.m.-midnight in front of the Sacramento History Museum. 101 I St., Sacramento. Free. Visit historicoldsac.org/shm.asp.
DAy Of ThE DEAD CELEbRATION AT VALLEjO’S RESTAURANT Vallejo’s Restaurant will host a Day of the Dead celebration, featuring a D.J. and traditional altar. The event takes place Sat., Nov. 1, 7 a.m.-midnight at 1100 O St., Sacramento.
CROCkER ART MUSEUM The Crocker Art Museum will present an altare painted by Anthony Padilla
for community members to honor their ancestors. Visitors are encouraged to leave remembrances, including calaveras (skulls), pan de muerto (bread of the dead), cempasúchil (marigold, flower of the dead) and other personal items. The event takes place
Sat.-Sun., Nov. 1-2, all day, outside the museum. 216 O St., Sacramento. Free.
The Crocker is also hosting two exhibitions showcasing Latino artists. “Arte Mexicano: Legacy of the Masters” contains 30 paintings and works on paper by modern Mexican artists and runs through Feb. 1, 2015. “Our America: The Latino Presence in American Art” consists of nearly 100 works drawn from the collections of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and highlights the impact of Latino artists on the American art world. It runs through Jan. 11, 2015. The museum is open
Tue.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thu., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 216 O St., Sacramento. Adults $10, seniors/students $8, youth (7-17) $5, children 6 and under free. Visit crockerartmuseum.org.
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f you happened to see a large group of ghouls, ghosts and the undead riding bicycles through the streets of sacramento last weekend, you might want to consider joining them next year. For the last five years, ted florez of sacramento Cyclefest has partnered with the rolling relics to host the annual halloween ride, which takes costumed cyclists on a five-hour ride through Midtown to downtown sacramento, stopping at locales to eat, drink and socialize.
This year the event took on a new theme, becoming the day of the dead Bicycle Cruise and picking up sponsorship by sn&r. Bicycle enthusiasts gathered in late afternoon on saturday, oct. 25, to celebrate the latin american holiday in style. the ride included stops at suzie Burger, Centro Cocina Mexicana, Barwest, Tequila Museo Mayahuel, Pizza Rock, Graciano’s Pizza and Vallejo’s Restaurant. The event brought out more than 250 riders despite the threat of rain. “It’s all about having a good time,” Florez said. “People need reasons to get the kids off the video games and enjoy being outside.” the annual ride is open to the public and anyone is welcome to join. Florez added that people shouldn’t be intimidated if they don’t have the fanciest ride around. all ranges of bike enthusiasts come out — from those with $3,000 custom-built bikes to those with rusted-out huffys. Barbara Bowman of sacramento brought her vintage Schwinn. Ted Florez “I am here to ride with a DAy Of ThE DEAD BICyCLE whole bunch of vintage bicycles CRUISE EVENT ORGANIzER and celebrate day of the dead, see sacramento, see some of the small pubs that are around here and have a good time riding at night with lights on,” she said. Modelo was also a sponsor for the event. Market Development Manager Jose Plasencia said his company supports the ever-evolving and expanding expressions of the latin american tradition of día de los Muertos. “Modelo Especial is very proud to be associated with this event that is rich in history, true to its culture — and at the same time — enjoyed worldwide, just like Modelo,” Plasencia said.
“It’s all about having a good time. People need reasons to get the kids off the video games and enjoy being outside.”
Top: Costumed riders head down P Street for the Day of the Dead Bicycle Cruise on Oct. 25. Bottom right: From left, Robert Ruiz, Keith Hodson, Molly Wanless and Carrie Martin enjoy the stop at Tequila Museo Mayahuel. Bottom left: Modelo beer flowed freely at stops during the event, thanks to event sponsorship by Modelo Especial. A SPECIAL ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO SN&R
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