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Traditions of Día de Muertos: How to create a Mexican-inspired ofrenda to celebrate the lives of your loved ones
Read full article: Traditions of Día de Muertos: How to create a Mexican-inspired ofrenda to celebrate the lives of your loved onesDía de Muertos, celebrated on Nov. 1 and 2, is a vibrant Mexican holiday that honors deceased loved ones through the creation of ofrendas or altars. These altars, adorned with photographs, candles, marigolds, and the deceased's favorite items, facilitate the return of spirits to the earthly realm. MECA Houston commemorates the tradition with exhibitions and festivals, showcasing community-created altars and performances that blend indigenous and Catholic practices.
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Voices of Houston: Meet Alice Valdez, a local musician providing art programming for underserved communities
Read full article: Voices of Houston: Meet Alice Valdez, a local musician providing art programming for underserved communitiesHOUSTON – For some students in Houston, music, art, dance or theater programming may not always be available in school. Born in El Paso, Texas, Alice Valdez began her music career in elementary school. “My mother decided that all of us were going to play instruments," recalled Valdez, founder of MECA. All they had was maybe visual art and general music," said Valdez. For more than four decades, MECA has provided artistic programming, educational resources and services to underserved students and adults.