Photo: Catrinas are figures in Mexican culture that appear during Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico, inspired in the work of José Guadalupe Posada. by Tomas Castelazo from Wikimedia Commons
From October 25-27, the streets of Barrio Logan were filled with flowers and pictures of loved ones to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos. The parade included restored lowriders and a dancing Native American tribute. The stores and restaurants were decorated with cross sugar skulls and even a skeleton was waiting at the bus stop. There was also a giveaway for tickets to the Journey of the Skeletons performed by the Chrysalis: Monarch Center for the Arts directed by Hector Rivera. The families participating were absolutely adorable dressed in traditional costumes, and like always, the food was delicious .Barrio is such a pleasant place to honor one’s culture and to mourn, heal, and release pain. El Dia de Los Muertos is a family-oriented holiday that is mean tto keep cultural traditions alive. Please check us out next year.
