DAY OF THE DEAD A Traditional Altar Panel Discussion

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• Thursday, Oct 28, 2021  6pm-7pm

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COMMUNITY PANEL DISCUSSION at JUMP
DAY OF THE DEAD, A TRADITIONAL ALTAR | LA TRADICIÓN DE UN-ALTAR EN DÍA DE MUERTOS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 6 –7PM IN THE PIONEER BALLROOM
Juan Saldana from the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs will be moderating a panel discussion and audience Q&A with various Hispanic and Anglo community members regarding the tradition of the altar during the Día de Muertos holiday. The Panelists come together for a lively discussion of culture, symbolism, and history.
Panelists:
Juan Saldana, Moderator - Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs
Dr. Sonia Galaviz - Educator at Garfield Elementary School
Ismael Mendoza - Bilingual/Bicultural Coordinator, Idaho Commission for Libraries
Patty Canto - Community Leader
Steven Hatcher - Director, Folk and Traditions Art, Idaho Commissions on the Arts
Link to videos of panelists discussing what Day of the Dead celebrations mean to them:
https://www.dropbox.com/home/Day%20of%20the%20Dead%20Panelists%202021