Day of the dead – The Guardsman

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A Celebration Honoring the Day of the Dead Filled The Mission Streets in San Francisco

November 21, 2022November 23, 2022 The Guardsman Festival of Altars, Day of the dead, the mission, Karem Rodriguez

The Day of the Dead celebration is back on the streets of San Francisco after two years of pause.

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To Love and Be Loved in Return exhibition celebrates the Day of the Dead at SOMArts

October 19, 2022November 11, 2022 The Guardsman dia de los muertos, Day of the dead, SOMArts, Karem Rodriguez, Art Exhibition

SOMArts’celebrates their annual Dia de los Muertos exhibition with traditional altars and contemporary installations.

Spotlight: Student Louie Gutierrez gives back to the community

September 5, 2014February 25, 2020 The Guardsman show, May Day, The Roseland Report, Day of the dead, KBBF, Vigil, 89.1, community, KBBF 89.1, march, radio show, Cesar Chavez, coyolxauqui, radio, Louie, day, city college, Gutierrez, alex, dance, aztec, neito, journalism, aztec dancing, immigration

By Charles Innis The Guardsman City College alumni and returning student Louie Gutierrez has been serving

Dia de los Muertos: Personal traditions of altar building in honor of loved ones

November 2, 2011February 25, 2020 The Guardsman dia de los muertos, pubic altars, Rescue Culture Collective, Day of the dead

For the holiday of Dia de los Muertos celebrants build temporary altars in memory of loved ones who have died. It is a traditional activity incorporating spiritualism, symbolism, family, faith, and community.

Day of the Dead: a tradition of art and memory

November 2, 2011February 25, 2020 The Guardsman dia de los muertos, Day of the dead, Mission District Culture

The Mission Cultural Center is hosting a gala reception on Nov. 2 for “Death in Parallel/Muerte Paralela,” a Day of the Dead exhibit which runs through Nov. 4.

Day of the Dead sugar skulls essential to altars

November 1, 2011February 25, 2020 The Guardsman dia de los muertos, Day of the dead, sugar skulls, Galeria de la Raza

Sugar skulls are incorporated into most Dia de los Muertos altars. While many shops and bakeries sell sugar skulls, the edible jewels are often made at home or at workshops.