The annual traditional Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) celebrations are family-focused events which originated in pre-Hispanic times in central Mexico. It is widely observed in Mexico, and is also observed in other places, especially by people of Mexican heritage.

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It is celebrated to honor and remember deceased loved ones. It is believed that the souls of the dead return to visit the living families in homes, businesses and cemeteries.

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The Photo Club announced the festival in Lincoln, California on November 2, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Jim Sakaguchi's announcement follows:

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Experience the layers of color, culture, and community at our 6th annual Day of the Dead Festival at Beermann Plaza.  Immerse yourself in Aztec dancers, heart-and-soul altar exhibits by our community members, mouthwatering street eats, funky artisan local vendors, and live music that’ll have you dancing.  Bring your smartphones and cameras.
 

• When: Nov 2, 2024, starting at 2 to 8pm.

• Where: Lincoln CA, downtown Beermann Plaza.

• Why: Great opportunity to photograph folks aligning with the up-coming Special Learning Session on “Street Photography” by Charlie Schuman.  As well as the past session on “Transforming ordinary candid images of people into the extraordinary” by Dennis Berry.​

 

Don’t forget to wear your LHPC hat so we can spot each other.

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