DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION IN THE GARDEN 

LAGG's observation of Dia de los Muertos is one way to show, share, and possibly explain an important cultural events/observations of different groups. LA is not really a melting pot, even though we have the greatest cultural, ethnic, racial diversity in the U.S., maybe in the world. Often people aren't familiar with important customs of other groups of people here.

Because LA Green Ground's founder's family lived in Michoacan for two years, Florence experienced the joy of that occasion, and also saw that people celebrated their departed. Whereas in America, it's often a sad remembrance occasion.

We'll be tending the Teaching Garden from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm and then break for lunch (bring your own or to share with others). Then we'll begin setting up the ofrenda (altar), including making traditional paper flower decorations.

We welcome all to come talk about your loved ones who are gone. We encourage you to tell funny stories about them too. Bring a remembrance of your loved one who has left our earthly presence — a copy of their photo*, a special belonging of theirs, their favorite food, etc. We will be honoring them and all of our passed loved one during our observance of el Día de los Muertos. Help make paper flowers to add along with your memento to the ofrenda. 

We look forward to seeing you there!

*Please bring a photocopy of your photograph - we don't want your original to get lost or ruined.