Day of the Dead celebration
Food and art adorn this Day of the Dead display
This year was the second annual day of the dead celebration for Wilsonville High School. The celebration was put on by the M.E.Ch.A Club. Day of the Dead is a holiday that originated in Mexico to honor the loss of loved ones. It is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. Today it is celebrated all around the world. Those that participate honor their loved ones with offerings displayed on colorful altars that are decorated with pictures, candles, flowers, food, and beverages.
At Wilsonville High School this year, there was a very large turnout for the day of the dead celebration. People from all over the community attended, and enjoyed their time There was a mariachi band, face painting, children dancing, a pumpkin painting station, and artwork on display from the art classes. Ms. Escobar, the coordinator, mentioned after the event that, “the face painters were out of this world.” The celebration also included a large altar that was decorated with photos, candles, lights, skeletons, and flowers. The commons were covered with lots of colors for the event, each having a different meaning.
At the event, participants could take their pick from the plenty of options for traditional Mexican food. These included, Lupita’s food cart was there, Churros Locos, and Zapopan taqueria. There was also a Voodoo doughnut stand, for those that wanted a little sugar in their systems.
Ms. Escobar reflected on the event as bigger and better than she could’ve imagined and said, “I was thrilled with the turnout.” She enjoyed herself at the event and especially had a great time dancing with the elementary kids. She, along with the entire M.E.Ch.A. Club, had a great time and can’t wait to see how next year’s celebration will be.
