Livingston Arts Center in Mount Morris hosted an early Day of the Dead celebration Oct. 29. Attendees learned about the annual holiday to honoring one’s ancestors through tamale making, crafts and discussions from folklorist Karen Canning.
Estela Gutierrez demonstrates how to make papel picado during the Day of the Dead celebration Oct. 29 at Mount Morris’ Livingston Arts Center.
Sue Erdle and her grandson, Joey Yamonaco, place their tamales into a baking dish.
An attendee decorates a sugar skull during the celebration.
Olivia Simmons (from left), Liz Simmons and Audrey Simmons learn how to make tamales.
Folklorist Karen Canning speaks to attendees during the celebration.
An ofrenda, or altar, was decorated for the celebration.
Martha Aguilar and Blanca Rodriguez prepare tamales during the celebration.
