Palomar’s Multicultural Studies Department hosted a joint celebratory event for its 25th annual Day of the Dead celebration and Meso American Indigenous Heritage Day on Nov. 5 at the lawns near the Clock Tower. The event featured traditional cultural art like altars, known as ‘ofrendas’ in Spanish, Aztec dancing, cutural food, face painting, and colorful Aztec wardrobe.
Maria Esquival performs with Grupo Azteca Yoloti during the Day of the Dead celebration at Palomar College, Nov. 5, 2014. Photo: Angela Marie Samora/The Telescope
