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    Dia de los Muertos - Day of the Dead Altar Exhibit (and events)

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    Presented by Casa Ramirez at Casa Ramirez

    October 20-November 15, 2009

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    Casa Ramirez Folkart Gallery Celebrates "Dia de los Muertos - Day of the Dead  with a Dia de los Muertos Altar Exhibit Tuesday, Oct. 20 to Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. Opening reception: Saturday, Oct. 24, 6:00 to 9:00pm Procession in honor of los muertos: Sunday, Nov. 1, at dusk.

    Classes on Dia de los Muertos and the traditional elements of Altars or Ofrendas - Each Saturday in Oct. @10am.  Call 713-880-2420 for more information. All events are free & open to the public.

    Dia de los Muertos is a celebration of ancestors and loved ones. The festival has it roots in pre-Colombian indigenous traditions & incorporates religious ritual, especially that of the Catholic Church. The actual days, November 1 & 2, are commonly known as All Saints & All Souls Days. They are widely celebrated in Mexico and among Hispanic Americans, & are becoming recognized as a way for all Americans, whatever their origin or religion, to honor departed loved ones.


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        Casa Ramirez

        241 W. 19th St
        Houston, TX 77008

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        Free and open to the public

        Info Phone: 713-880-2420

      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        October 20-November 15, 2009

        Times:

        Altar Exhibition:
        Oct. 20 - Nov. 15, 2009
        11:00am to 5:00pm
        call for days 

        Opening reception:
        Saturday, Oct. 24
        6 to 9pm

        Procession:
        Sunday, November 1
        at dusk  

        Classes:
        each Saturday in October at 10am

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