RICHLAND, Wash.-Washington State University Tri-Cities will be hosting a Día de Muertos Celebration on November 2 to honor and celebrate those who have passed.
Hosted by WSU Tri-Cities MOSAIC Center for Student Inclusion, Dreamers Club, Foodies Club, and the Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the celebration will be in the Student Union Building from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
“My understanding of Día de Muertos is that it is a time for family, friends, and community to come together and honor those that we have loved,” said Kauser Gwaduri, coordinator for the MOSAIC Center.
A community altar will be available at the Celebration for people to honor their loved ones with photos and cherished items.
Día de Muertos is a primarily Hispanic tradition and is typically celebrated in the beginning of November to remember the deceased according to a WSU press release announcing the celebration.
Traditionally, altars, or ofrendas, are built to display memorabilia and photos of loved ones, along with favorite foods and beverages, to encourage the importance of family and memories.
The WSU Día de Muertos Celebration will feature activities for all ages, arts and crafts, entertainment, music and food trucks according to the University.
“By honoring and celebrating our deceased, they continue to live on in our memories and in our hearts,” said Gwaduri.
