Día de los Muertos Festivities in Oakland Bring in Crowds of Celebrants
On Oct. 22, the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) held its annual celebration at 10th and Fallon streets while the Unity Council held a street festival on International Boulevard and Fruitvale Avenue last Sunday. Coinciding with Halloween, Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, dates back to traditions established by the indigenous peoples of America that fused, over time, with the Catholic beliefs brought by Spanish conquistadors. By Eva Ortega and Magaly Muñoz, Post Staff In a haze of incense smoke, flickering candles and bright orange marigolds, Oakland outdid itself with two weekends ...
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