Dia De Los Muertos

 Dia De Los Muertos Brief History
Dia De Los Muertos is an international event where family and friends gather together to remember those who have passed away. Asian countries have similar traditions in which food and beverages are prepared in remembrance of those departed.

 In Aztec Mythology, The Aztec God, " Mictecacihuatl" is queen of the underworld and is believed that her and her husband "Mictlantecuhtli" look over the afterlife. According to the Aztec Calendar, tribute was celebrated to the Queen of the Afterlife in the month of August. This celebration evolved into what is now Dia De Los Muertos which is celebrated in Nov.1-2. It's believed that Nov.1 is dedicated to Dia De Los Innocentes (Day of the Innocents) which pays tribute to infants and children. Nov. 2 honors the adults of have passed.

Olvera Street Event Nov1-2, 2011 Los Angeles,CA


DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
Contact: (213) 485-8372 or (213) 625-7074
Who: The Olvera Street Merchants and
El Pueblo Historical Monument
What: Day of the Dead /
Dia De Los Muertos Celebration
Where: El Pueblo Historical Monument,
Home of Olvera Street

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