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West Valley City hosts Día de los Muertos celebration; community leader explains altar traditions
Summary
Irma Hofer, director of Ballet Las Américas of Utah and cultural activities director at Centro Cívico Mexicano, explains Día de los Muertos symbolism and invites the public to a free celebration at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center on Nov. 1 from noon to 6 p.m.
Irma Hofer, director general of Ballet Las Américas of Utah and director of cultural activities at Centro Cívico Mexicano, described the cultural meaning of Día de los Muertos and invited the public to a community celebration at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center in West Valley City on Saturday, Nov. 1.
Hofer, a retired high-school Spanish and history teacher who taught International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement courses, told host Karen Town that Día de los Muertos is a time to remember and honor loved ones. "Cada año pongo a alguien que honro... es una época especial donde recordamos a nuestros seres queridos…
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