Various altars on display teach attendees about Chicano culture with items such as flowers, candy, fruit and sodas.
By Brightly colored marigolds and Spanish music filled the air for La Raza’s annual Dia De Los Muertos celebration that took place from 5 – 10 p.m. on Thursday in the University Student Union Ballrooms.
The night included vendors selling homemade jewelry, clothing and paintings, music and dance performances from both student and local artists and free food from the Long Beach restaurant La Ceiba.
Attendees were informed on various backgrounds through cultural performances, speeches and altars on display.
The holiday is meant to be a time of celebration and remembrance in the Chicano culture as people honor loved ones who have passed away through singing, dancing and art.
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- La Raza put multiple altars on display at the entrance of the University Student Union Ballroom.
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- Students wait for the Dia De Los Muertos celebration to begin.
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- Multiple vendors sell items such as paintings and plants to interested students.
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- Karla Camacho sells her original artwork which includes paintings, clothing and ceramic pieces.
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- Artist Karla Camacho shows off her cultural painting at her table.
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- Hundreds of students take their seats to watch performances and eat the free food.
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- Members of the American Indian Student Council perform a drum circle.
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- Students participate in the drum circle.
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- Posters inform students on famous Chicano activists.
