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Lively Day of the Dead at the Wynne Home Arts Center

Day of the Dead or Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican tradition that celebrates lost loved ones in a an intimate way, and it is celebrated at the Wynne Home Arts Center annually. For each individual lost loved one, family and friends build an altar that reflects the life they lived. The altar is composed of favorite foods, flowers, candles, and objects that they cherished. Those who celebrate this holiday believe that during the night the deceased will come and enjoy what they have left for them.

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Similarly, the Wynne Home built two altars for the lost loved ones that made a great impact in Huntsville, Texas: Jesus Moroles and Barbara Tyson. The two artists have both done work for the Wynne Home as well as in the community. With both of the artists passing this year, the Wynne Home wanted to honor and commemorate their lives by building them altars. The altars will be on exhibit until November 12, 2015.

The Wynne Home provided tamales, traditional rice, and charro beans—foods that are popular for this holiday. There was also face-painting…

Face_Painting_Boy_Web…coloring and art activities…

Day_of_The_Dead_Kid_Coloring_Web…and a showing of “The Book of Life” for children.

LEAP is very proud to volunteer at They Wynne Home—a place that advocates cultural diversity and art. It was a joy to see so many locals take part in this tradition that is cherished by many!

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Author mikeyawnPosted on October 30, 2015Categories Art, Civic Engagement, VolunteerTags Barbara Tyson, Day of the Dead, Huntsville, Jesus Moroles, LEAP Center, SHSU, Wynne Home Arts CenterLeave a comment on Lively Day of the Dead at the Wynne Home Arts Center

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