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The World In Between–Ancient Roots of Día de los Muertos in Oaxaca

The World In Between–Ancient Roots of Día de los Muertos in Oaxaca. Talk with Dr. Javier Urcid, Brandeis University (FREE)
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Discover the ancient roots, rituals, and meanings of Día de los Muertos, when the veil separating the world of the living and dead is thin. Join Dr. Javier Urcid, Brandeis University, on October 22, 2022 at 7 p.m. at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Brown Auditorium for this engaging talk. Discover the rituals and the multifold meanings of a tradition when the veil separating worlds is thin, when perhaps it is possible to symbolically commune with loved ones on the night that their souls return for a visit.