Coachella Valley History Museum celebrates Día de los Muertos on Indio campus
The grounds of the Coachella Valley History Museum were the setting for the 11th annual Día de los Muertos celebration and fundraiser, held Nov. 4.
The event, an annual Mexican tradition that began more than 3,000 years ago, honors deceased loved ones by allowing spirits to reconnect with the living. The celebration, embraced by people around the world, celebrates the notion that death is not an end but a continuation of life.
To pay tribute, colorful altars were erected throughout the museum’s campus to welcome and honor the spirits of the deceased.
The event featured the music of Mariachi Flor de Daliah in the promenade, the heights of Too Tall Tomm throughout the grounds and awe-inspiring aerialist performances by Art Flying Aerial in the Date Garden.
Adult guests savored a tasting of two unique tequilas, Nosotros Reposado and Cenote Cristalino Añejo, while younger attendees enjoyed getting their faces painted. People of all ages were able to create a memory of the evening in the photo booth provided by CV Photo Booths.
Dinner, catered by Tacos Gonzalez, was a traditional serving of tacos, accompanied by rice and refried beans while a variety of desserts were provided by Algo Dulce Sum’ Sweet bakery in La Quinta. David Macias Music kept guests entertained during the meal.
Event sponsors included Valley Sanitary District, the City of Indio, Tower Market, Mechanics Bank, Desert Care Network, Fiesta Kia, Contour Dermatology, Walmart, IEHP, Associa Desert Resort Management, Burrtec, Unicars Honda, Yvonne Weischedel, Franz Tatum Wealth Management, Visit Greater Palm Springs, Hot Purple Energy, Forest Lawn, Dr. Carreon Foundation, David Macias Music, Palm Springs Air Museum, El Mexicali Café, Tacos Gonzalez, Art Flying Aerial, Algo Dulce Sum' Sweet, SR Social Media, Goldenvoice, Enchanted Memories, Icon Presentations and Heritage Palms Country Club.
The mission of the Coachella Valley History Museum is "to preserve, interpret and share the artifacts that create a dialogue about the evolving history of the Coachella Valley." For more information or to make a donation, visit cvhm.org.
As the philanthropy editor at The Desert Sun, Winston Gieseke writes about nonprofits, fundraising and locals who give back. Reach him at winston.gieseke@desertsun.com.
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