Faces painted in artful black-andwhite designs, flower-festooned altars memorializing loved ones, and a closing ceremony punctuated by live music and folkdance traditions made 最新麻豆影音视频鈥檚 D铆a de Los Muertos 2025 a vibrant, campuswide community celebration.
On-campus activities offered Oct. 27 鈥� Nov. 3 brought together students, faculty, and community members to commemorate life, culture, and legacy. A national holiday in Mexico and other Latin American countries, D铆a de los Muertos honors the cycle of life and death.
West Valley students engaged in cultural workshops ranging from sugar skull decorating to a reflective session hosted by El Centro exploring the meaning behind the celebration. The collaborative 鈥淏uild Your Own WVC Altar鈥� project invited departments and student groups to design personalized ofrendas incorporating the elements 鈥� water, wind, earth, and fire 鈥攃reating a moving tribute to loved ones.
Programming also featured lively performances by Los Lupe帽os Folkl贸rico dancers, the WVC Concert Choir, and a walking parade led by Calpulli Ocelocihuatl, with a closing ceremony culminating in Aztec dance, live mariachi, and traditional food outside the Cilker Building.
According to organizers, the annual tradition affirms our campus commitment to diversity, inclusion, and community connection through shared cultural expression.