Valeria Gonzalez Leyva

Day of the Dead celebrates life by remembering those who are no longer with us. Such a celebration happened Monday night at Centennial Hall where Dining with the Dead was held. The event featured speakers from several countries that celebrate the tradition. The event concluded with participants tasting the food traditionally eaten at funerals in such countries Mexico, Japan, South America and the Middle East. The Department of Modern Languages sponsored the event. More than 100 people attended.