4th Annual Dia De Los Muertos Celebration of Life

 

 Los Angeles Community Hospitals (LA, Norwalk and Bellflower) and Southern California Hospitals (Culver City, Hollwood and Van Nuys) will join together to host their fourth annual Día de los Muertos celebration of life as part of their commitment to support the cultural heritages of their diverse communities. The event will take place on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 4-8 p.m. at  Los Angeles Community Hospital, 4081 E. Olympic Blvd. in east Los Angeles.  

 

“East Los Angeles is home to a diverse population and culture that celebrates Día de los Muertos as a way to remember and honor those who have passed,” said LACH administrator Keith Levy. “We wanted to give back to our community and provide area residents with a meaningful cultural celebration that pays tribute to that tradition.”  

 

The hospital’s exterior campus will be transformed for the family-friendly celebration with decorative altars built with donations from Prospect Medical’s six Southern California hospitals and local businesses. The event will also feature a community altar and candle lighting, authentic Aztec dancers, caricature and face painting, other entertainment, and food. Attendees are encouraged to bring a picture of their loved one to place on the community altar and light a candle in their honor.

  

Día de los Muertos originated in Mexico and Latin America and is a holiday family tradition for Latino communities to come together in remembrance of loved ones who have passed.  

 

For more information about the event call (323) 267-0477