El Centro de La Raza’s Dia de Los Muertos Online Celebration was very touching to watch. While it’s a shame that we couldn’t go and see the celebration, I think that El Centro did a good job of curating their events online. It was really heartwarming to see the children singing a 'De Colores' a song I remember singing in my childhood.
Along with the children’s singing, the Ofrendas were beautiful. I think El Centro de La Raza’s Ofrenda for those who have died at the hands of the Covid-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter Movement really struck me. Though not all the names of the deceased could have been placed in their Ofrenda, it was nice to see how much they are trying to bring forth that those who have died this year are human beings and not just the statistics being put out by the government.
Washington State Poet Laureate Claudia Luna Castro’s Ofrenda was also extremely beautiful and while it has all the elements of an Ofrenda it’s interesting that she changes how her Ofrenda is altered based on the trajectory of how the year has been going. Francisca Garcia’s explanation of the Ofrenda building was sweet and straightforward for those who may not have known how to build one. Overall, El Centro’s celebrations were gratifying and allow one to celebrate life and have a space to heal and be hopeful for the future.
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