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Missoula participants mark fourth annual 'multicultural celebration of life, death and the arts'
Summary
Participants and performers described rituals, costumes and cultural traditions at the fourth annual multicultural celebration of life, death and the arts in Missoula, emphasizing personal expression, recycled materials and performances rooted in diverse traditions including Santeria.
Participants and performers at a Missoula event described rituals, costumes and cultural traditions during the fourth annual “multicultural celebration of life, death and the arts,” saying the gathering offers space for personal expression and collective ceremony.
Participant 4, a performer and event participant, said, "And this is our fourth year. We're really excited about it. We have a great time. It's a chance for people to to not only honor the special persons in their own lives that have died but, also to sort of, you know, explore their own, life and death, their own mortality." Participant 4 made the remarks while describing the event's goals and its openness to different cultural practices.
Other participants described how the event emphasizes individual ritual outside organized religion. Participant 5 said,…
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