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Photo Gallery: Dia De Los Muertos at New Brunswick Free Public Library
Library is hosting Day of the Dead events through Nov. 4.
On Nov. 1, the New Brunswick Free Public Library commenced their celebration of Dia De Los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, a Mexican cultural holiday that celebrates those that have passed away.
Participants built an altar with photos of family and friends who have passed away, constructed paper flowers, and watched traditional Aztec dance performances by Kalpulli Huehuetlatolli.
Refreshments included Champurrado, a chocolate Mexican drink. The event was hosted by Lazos America Unida.
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The festivities will continue through Nov. 4, and are free and open to the public.
An art exhibit detailing Hispanic life in New Brunswick and Mexican poster art will be open to the public in the library's Carl T. Valenti Community Room, according to a press release from the library.
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Additionally, a community altar will also be present in the room for residents to bring photos of their deceased loved ones through Nov. 4, the release said.
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