Mes De La Herencia Hispana

Desayuno, movie night, Fiesta en la Biblioteca, entertaining and educational assemblies, and guest speakers! All of these events have become staples of celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month here at Kinkaid where the students of the Viva la Raza Club, with the support of Hispanic staff and faculty members, showcase their heritage by having an event every week for a month, starting in mid-September and running through mid-October, for all of our community to enjoy and learn.

El Día De Muertos

El Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Mexican tradition combining Catholic beliefs with indigenous customs. The celebration begins on November 1, a day dedicated to the deceased children, “los angelitos”, and continues until November 2 “Día de todos los Santos” (All Saints’ Day). It is believed that during El Día de Muertos, the spirits of loved ones return to visit with their relatives. The celebrations of El Día de Muertos are a festive time to remember those deceased and to spend time with family. It is also a reminder of the infinite power and triumph of love over death, light over darkness, and the celebration and reconciliation of two worlds, the Indigenous and European, that resulted in the rich and diverse Mexican culture and “la raza mestiza” (the mestizo ethnicity).