Dia de los Muertos celebrations in Lansing

Visitors to the State of Michigan Library look over the Dia de los Muertos ofrendas Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. during a three day event that runs through Sunday. The event is organized by Casa de Rosado Galeria and Cultural Center in Lansing,

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Details of the community ofrendas on exhibit through Sunday, November 3rd at the State of Michigan Museum and sponsored by Casa de Rosado Galeria and Cultural Center in Lansing. Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.

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Calaveras or skulls are a recurrent theme in the decorating of the Dia de los Muertos ofrendas as seen here at the State of Michigan Library Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.

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Two men check out the Dia de los Muertos exhibit at the State of Michigan Library and sponsored by Casa de Rosado Galeria and Cultural Center Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.

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With artwork in the background, this community ofrenda featuring a place to write a note to a passed loved one at the Dia de los Muertos event at the State of Michigan Library Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. The event presented by Casa de Rosado Galeria and Cultural Center features over a dozen ofrendas made by the community.

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A piece of Dia de los Muertos artwork is part of an ofrenda at the State of Michigan Library celebrating Dia de los Muertos Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.

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Details of the community ofrendas on exhibit through Sunday, November 3rd at the State of Michigan Museum and sponsored by Casa de Rosado Galeria and Cultural Center in Lansing. Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.

Robert Killips | Lansing State Journal

Details of the community ofrendas on exhibit through Sunday, November 3rd at the State of Michigan Museum and sponsored by Casa de Rosado Galeria and Cultural Center in Lansing. Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.

Robert Killips | Lansing State Journal

Details of the community ofrendas on exhibit through Sunday, November 3rd at the State of Michigan Museum and sponsored by Casa de Rosado Galeria and Cultural Center in Lansing. Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.

Robert Killips | Lansing State Journal

Details of the community ofrendas on exhibit through Sunday, November 3rd at the State of Michigan Museum and sponsored by Casa de Rosado Galeria and Cultural Center in Lansing. Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.

Robert Killips | Lansing State Journal

Details of the community ofrendas on exhibit through Sunday, November 3rd at the State of Michigan Museum and sponsored by Casa de Rosado Galeria and Cultural Center in Lansing. Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.

Robert Killips | Lansing State Journal

Details of the community ofrendas on exhibit through Sunday, November 3rd at the State of Michigan Museum and sponsored by Casa de Rosado Galeria and Cultural Center in Lansing.

Robert Killips | Lansing State Journal

Details of the community ofrendas on exhibit through Sunday, November 3rd at the State of Michigan Museum and sponsored by Casa de Rosado Galeria and Cultural Center in Lansing. Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.

Robert Killips | Lansing State Journal

A woman takes a selfie at the Dia de los Muertos at the State of Michigan Library, and sponsored by Casa de Rosado Galeria and Cultural Center Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.

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Joan Ribbons, left, her daughter Elyse, and grand daughter JoVi, 4, write a note to their loved one at a community ofrenda at a Dia de los Muertos exhibit at Lansing City Hall Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.

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A detail shot of a Dia de los Muertos ofrenda on display at Lansing City Hall Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.

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A remembrance ofrenda is set up for people to write a message to a loved one who has died at a Dia de los Muertos display in Lansing City Hall Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.

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An old, battered, wooden calavera or skull is on an ofrenda or altar on display at Lansing City Hall Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. The ofrenda has been on display since Monday and celebrates Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead which is prevalent in Mexico and a few other countries. It coincides with the Catholic All Saints day November 1st that also includes children that have died, and All Souls Day on November 2nd for all who have passed. The celebration is a remembrance tradition that merges the Catholic and Aztec practices.

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Acapulco Mexican Cusine restaurant in Frandor features an ofrenda celebrating Dia de los Muertos Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.

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Judy Day, front, and Billie Jo Milner from Lansing look at the Dia de los Muertos ofrenda on display at Acapulco Mexican Cuisine restaurant in Frandor Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.

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