San Franciscans Honor Loved Ones Celebrating Dia de Muertos

SAN FRANCISCO – Bye Dia de Muertos It’s a chance to honor deceased relatives and friends as those celebrating the two-day holiday remember the joy and love they shared with loved ones who are no longer here.

Día de Muertos has roots in Mexican culture. The first day of the holiday is an opportunity to remember lost children, and the second day is to remember all those who have passed away.

The non-profit organization is delighted! Radio San Francisco helped organize a celebration in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood with ofrendas and altars where people could leave a note or a favorite food or drink for loved ones.

“When these people pass away, for us it doesn’t mean that they are gone forever, they stay with us for the rest of their lives,” said Guillermo Goyri of Psyched! Radio SF.

One by one, visitors Friday took a moment to remember someone they had lost.

“The tradition is that they come to visit us on Day of the Dead, Día de Muertos, and we feel their presence and can be together,” Goiri said.

Miguel Flores of Latin psychedelic group Viaje Najual said that although the tradition originated in Mexico, anyone can celebrate it.

“You know, you don’t have to be Mexican or Mexican-American to celebrate this day,” Flores said. “We’ve all lost someone at some point in our lives, and everyone can celebrate that on the same day or whenever they want.”

Music and Día de Muertos celebrations are planned for Monday.