This Sol del Valle column has been translated for English readers. Every late October, when the cold begins to bite and the leaves fall like tiny symbols of passing time, the American continent prepares to celebrate one of its oldest and most universal rituals: a dialogue with death. It is not a cult of darkness, […]
Day of the Dead
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Beyond the veil: Día de los Muertos 2022
Photos by Klaus Kocher Carbondale was once again treated to a delightful Day of the Dead celebration on Nov. 4. With more ofrendas honoring ancestors and dearly departeds than ever, as well as dances and colorful skulls, it’s perhaps the most multicultural event in town and one of the highlights of the year for many […]
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18 years of Día de Los Muertos and 20 with Paco
On First Friday, Nov. 4, Carbondale Arts, Thunder River Theater, Valley Settlement and Aspen Santa-Fe Ballet will present their 18th annual celebration of the Day of the Dead. As a special addition, this year also marks the 20th anniversary of Francisco Nevarez-Burgueño in his role as director of the Folklorico dance program for Aspen Santa […]
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Día de los Muertos en Carbondale
Más de cien personas asistieron a las festividades de Día de los Muertos de Carbondale el 5 de noviembre. La tarde empezó con una dedicación de mural aficionado por FirstBank. Después, una procesión guiada por Baile Folklórico de Aspen Santa Fe Ballet caminó hasta la calle principal donde hubieron varias performancias. Fotos a la derecha por […]