The Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach continues to be a place where residents and visitors can expand their knowledge of modern and contemporary Latin American and Latino art through its collection, exhibitions, educational programs, and engaging cultural events — including its annual Día de los Muertos Festival.
MOLAA is gearing up to host the annual family-friendly festival next month, with the help of funding raised during this year’s Long Beach Gives campaign.
Día de los Muertos — also known as Day of the Dead — is a day of celebration, particularly for people in Mexico and Central America, and for many Latinos in the United States, to honor and commemorate the lives of the dead and to welcome the return of their spirits. The holiday is celebrated each year from Oct. 31 to N