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Release Date: October 16, 2009 City of San Antonio Communications and Public Affairs Department: 207-7234 La Villita to celebrate Dia de los Muertos In observance of El Dia de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead), the City's Downtown Operations Department and the La Villita Tenants Association will sponsor an art exhibit by students of South San High School. The Art of the Day will be on display starting Monday, October 26 through Sunday, November 1 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. in many of the galleries and shops in La Villita, 418 Villita Street.On Sunday, November 1, a special Dia de los Muertos celebration will be held in La Villita starting at 4:00 p.m. with a dance, drum and puppet procession by the Las Monas Drum and Dance Performing Group. There will also be an informational session of Dia de los Muertos. Primarily practiced by the Mexican culture, Dia de los Muertos is a special holiday dedicated to the dearly departed. For more information, call 207-8612 or visit www.LaVillita.com. |