Day Of The Dead Celebrated In Yakima With Music And Art

Saturday at 7:30 at the Season performance hall, the Yakima Symphony Orchestra will present its annual Dia de los Muertos performance in an all Mozart program. At the same time, the Yakima-Morelia Sister City Association will present its 11th Annual Día de los Muertos Exhibit from October 24th to October 31 at 16 N. 3rd Street in downtown Yakima.

The exhibit will be open from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. daily and is free to the public.

Dia de los Muertos is a traditional Mexican celebration, however various other cultures also celebrate All Saints (Nov 1st) & All Souls (Nov 2nd); Days of Remembrance.

In a press release Sister City Secretary Clara Eustis writes, “ Since we live in a culturally diverse Valley, we decided to feature Mexico’s traditional celebration of the “The Eternal Cycle of Life” by inviting all our Valley’s cultures to share their traditions in honoring the lives of those who have died: relatives, friends, special heroes and especially the “angelitos” (the children). These exhibits feature imagery, relics, mementos and personal stories of how communities join together to honor their departed loved ones and heroes.

The Exhibit is an opportunity to reflect on our heritage, our ancestors and the purpose of our lives.”
For more information contact Día de los Muertos Co-chairs, Margaret Luera 509-945-7665 or Clara Eustis 509-833-0954.