"Dia de los Muertos is a festive, multiday Mexican holiday to honor and celebrate deceased loved ones, reflecting a world view in which death is seen as a natural part of life. Its traditions, symbols and cultural significance represent a blend of indigenous Aztec rituals and Spanish Catholic practices. Families create altars (ofrendas) with the deceased's favorite foods, drinks and personal items to celebrate their memory and ensure they're not forgotten."
"Ballet Folklorico is a traditional Mexican dance form that combines local folk traditions with classical ballet techniques. Each dance tells a story, often representing the history, culture and folklore of a specific Mexican region. Performers wear unique colorful costumes, dancing with intricate footwork. San Jose's Mariachi Tapatio performs during the Halloween Dia de los Muertos Family Fun Fest at Jack London Square in Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)"
Over a hundred people attended Jack London Square's Halloween Dia de los Muertos Family Fun Fest, which lent vibrant color to a drizzly gray day. The event featured Mariachi Tapatio and Grupo Folklorico Los Laureles from San Jose, along with chalk artists, crafts and a kids' costume contest. Dia de los Muertos is a festive, multiday Mexican holiday to honor deceased loved ones and reflects a worldview in which death is seen as a natural part of life. Traditions blend indigenous Aztec rituals and Spanish Catholic practices. Families create ofrendas with favorite foods, drinks and personal items to celebrate memory. Ballet Folklorico combines folk traditions with classical ballet techniques, telling regional stories through colorful costumes and intricate footwork.
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