DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

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DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

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In Los Angeles (originally named El Pueblo de la Reina de Los Angeles) home to the oldest memorial park in Hollywood, dating back to 1899, Hollywood Forever is the only cemetery in the country which opens its gates and welcomes guests to commemorate El Dia de Los Muertos. Hollywood Forever Cemetary is genuinely focused on striving to bestow a memorable occasion by embracing the celebratory process of death and dying through providing a historically recognized cultural setting for this festive event and sacred observance. This community based event encompasses and visually illustrates a Pre- Columbian ancient jovial traditional view of death with a modern eclectic celebratory observance.

Week long parades and work shops are also held celebrating Dia De Los Muertos by Olvera Street merchants and the El Pueblo Historical Monument.

These events provide a gateway for those who wish to re-acquaint themselves with their deeply rooted traditions with one of the most devotional celebrations for the continuous cycle of life.

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At the heart of this sacred event are the meticulously crafted altars and spiritual shrines. These dazzling private tributes and offerings which provide a linkage between ancient traditions and modern customs chronicle the perpetual relation between faith, family and history.

In the spirit of the goddess Mictecacihuatl, known as the “Lady of the Dead,” and Samhain, the Celtic day feast of the dead, Hollywood Forever Cemetary and the merchants of Olvera Street have engrained an emotionally driven chord with our surrounding community. By providing this genuine setting to learn the importance and significance of this celebration, tens of thousands of new and returning faithful visitors are continuously welcomed as guests and interactive participants to this annual and growing community based festivity.

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