Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Event on campus: Day of the Dead

Need a break from studying?  Want to learn about a different culture? Want to try some great food?

Go to DAY OF THE DEAD here at IUP!!!!

Day of the Dead has been celebrated in Mexico for years and now it is being celebrated here at IUP! Listed below are events being hosted this week.  I encourage you to go and see what it is all about.  I, myself will be going to some of the events and am excited to learn about the history of Day Of The Dead.

October 31 – Exhibit in University Museum: “A Southern Mexico Ofrenda”

  • View a traditional southern Mexico home altar and ofrenda.
  • Exhibit will include photographs of Dia de los Muertos in Mexico; some photos were taken by IUP professors.
  • Runs through November 2, during the museum’s regular hours (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 2-6:30 Thursday: Noon- 7:30   Saturday: Noon- 4) located in Sutton Hall,  Room 111

November 1 – Altars Exhibit

  • Susquehanna Room in the HUB. 
  • View altars by participating student organizations. Best altar wins a Viewer’s Choice Award.
  • The Department of Food and Nutrition will provide samples of traditional Mexican food. Listen to traditional Mexican music.
  • Exhibit will be open from 3:30–10:00 p.m.

November 2 – Parade through the Oak Grove, beginning at Fisher Hall, ending at the HUB

  • Day of the Dead costume contest and party. Food, DJ, and dancing. People are encouraged to dress as Muertos and Catrinas, but all costumes are welcome.
  • Parade starts 5:30 p.m. Costume contest/party is from 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Visit the IUP website and search Day Of The Dead for more information.  

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