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Day of the Dead "El Día de Los Muertos"
 The National Steinbeck Center hosted a Day of the Dead remembrance on November 1, and an exhibition will be on display through the month of November.
"El Día de Los Muertos" (The Day of the Dead) is a traditional Mexican remembrance to honor those who have departed. A holiday with a complex history, its observance varies by region and degree of urbanization. The original celebration can be traced to Mesoamerican native traditions.
 November 1-30, 2009
Exhibition "The Season"
A variety of Day of the Dead art by artists from Monterey County.
Friday, November 6
Day of the Dead Exhibition Free Night
From 5-8pm on November 6, the exhibition is open free to the public as part of the Salinas First Friday ArtWalk.
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Additional November Events and Activities include:
Saturday, November 7
Kids Club
From 10am-12pm students will create paper flowers that may be placed on the Day of the Dead alter.
$5.00 per student, $2.50 for Kids Club Members |
