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Día de los Muertos: La Ofrenda

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Friday, Oct. 13 2023, 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm ET

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Dia de los Muertos display at the Museum

Bring your natural curiosity and craftiness into FREE live learning sessions by Penn Museum educators!

Students will learn about one of Mexico's best-known traditions: Día de los Muertos, an annual celebration and remembrance of the dead. They will discover how the riches of the country's geography connect to the deep meaning of la ofrenda (the altar) at the center of this holiday. They will also explore each element of la ofrenda while designing their own with unique personal touches.

Recommended Materials: Blank sheet of paper, a writing utensil, and coloring materials.

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