El Dia de los Muertos displays at ITC
El Dia de los Muertos altars displayed through Nov. 21 at ITC
(Nov. 11, 2004)--Every year UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures (ITC) displays altars in honor of El Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). This year, children in the Jump Start after-school program at Bonham Elementary created an altar, and ITC staff dedicated another to Ruben Munguia, uncle of former Mayor Henry Cisneros. The altars will are on display through Nov. 21.
El Dia de los Muertos, which originated in Mexico, pays respects to the dead. Family members and friends dedicate altars to loved ones and decorate them with photos, mementos, flowers and food. Visitors can learn the meanings and traditions of the holiday through the exhibit, video and interpretations from ITC docents who are available to answer questions and give tours.
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RSS Feeds"It is important for visitors to realize not only the significance of El Dia de los Muertos, but also to learn about the contributions of those who came before them," said Willie Mendez, ITC education specialist.
Munguia, a Mexican immigrant who came to San Antonio in 1926, was known for owning one of the first Mexican American print shops accredited by the AFL-CIO and encouraging many Hispanic citizens to run for office and help better their communities.
The exhibit is included with admission. For more information, call (210) 458-2330 or visit the Institute of Texan Cultures Web site.