Halloween may be over, but this week brings another celebration for a lot of Calgarians.
Artists Oscar and Fabi Rios in front of their colouful creations for a 'Day of the Dead' event at Sparrow Artspace in Calgary.It’s all about keeping ancient traditions alive and making new connections.
They’ll also be leading sessions on how to make colourful paper flowers and decorate traditional sugar skulls, both items important to celebrating the “Day of the Dead.” Much of that activity involves promoting connection among the broader Latin American community in Calgary.
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