History and Culture by Bicycle

This blog is about historical and cultural sites, places and events all over the world visited by bicycle or that could be visited by bicycle. It is to show that a motor vehicle does not always have to be used and it is often better to visit these places by bicycle.

Saturday, November 14, 2015

Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead: Altar 8

At the Sioux City Public Museum were Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead altars created by students and families of Irving Elementary School.

Altar 8:






Previous articles in the series:
Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead: Introduction
Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead: Altar 1
Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead: Altar 2
Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead: Altar 3
Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead: Altar 4
Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead: Altar 5
Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead: Altar 6
Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead: Altar 7
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