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Día de Los Muertos

Día de Los Muertos

Briana Martinez November 1, 2021

Día de los Muertos is a two-day Mexican celebration in honor of deceased loved ones that’s also celebrated in other Latin American countries, like Guatemala and Puerto Rico, but it really depends on...

Halloween Meets Día de Los Muertos at the Pioneer Farms

Halloween Meets Día de Los Muertos at the Pioneer Farms

Burnt X October 31, 2019

Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms, a living history museum located in northeast Austin, opened its gates to the public last Friday and Saturday night for its 23rd Annual Halloween Haunted Trails Festival....

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Celebrating Día de Los Muertos at Austin’s Largest Festival

November 15, 2018

In celebration of Dia de los Muertos, the Mexic-Arte Museum hosted the 35th annual Viva La Vida Parade and Festival.

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Latinx Students Celebrate Día de los Muertos in the Heart of UT’s Campus

November 14, 2018

In one of the most visible areas on campus, Latinx organizations came together to introduce Día de los Muertos to University of Texas at Austin students.

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The Day of the Dead: A Celebration of Life Through Food

November 2, 2016

The Day of the Dead is a traditional Mexican celebration that dates back to the country’s origins. This day honors the dead and celebrates the living. It recognizes that death is inevitable, yet it encourages us to not be afraid of it.