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Day of the Dead: Mini Ofrendas / Día de los Muertos: Mini ofrendas

Friday, October 30 · 11 AM – 12 PM · North Fair Oaks, Redwood City

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Build your own mini altar to celebrate Day of the Dead! Local artist Elizabeth Jiménez Montelongo will guide you through the process, demonstrating each step. She will also share some information on basic altar elements and the Indigenous roots of the tradition. There is opportunity for creative liberty and personalization of this project. Participants are encouraged to bring their choice of three empty boxes in various sizes: cereal boxes, shoe boxes, tissue boxes, snack boxes. Other materials will be provided. Feel free to bring small decorative objects, natural objects, and/or a photo or focal item for the top.This program is intended for adults (18+). Due to high demand, we ask that community members sign up for a single occurrence of this series so that as many community members can participate in this experience as possible. Registration is required to attend. Register in person at the North Fair Oaks Library. ¡Crea tu propio mini altar para celebrar el Día de Muertos! La artista local Elizabeth Jiménez Montelongo te guiará a lo largo del proceso, mostrándote cada paso.También compartirá información sobre los elementos básicos del altar y las raíces indígenas de esta tradición. Tendrás la oportunidad de dar libertad creativa y personalizar este proyecto. Los participantes pueden traer tres cajas vacías de su elección en distintos tamaños: cajas de cereales, de zapatos, de kleenex o de botanas. Se proporcionarán los demás materiales. También puedes traer pequeños objetos

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