La Casa Cultura Latina hosted their annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration at the University Y. The celebration brings together members of the Champaign-Urbana community, faculty and students. Dia de los Muertos is a celebration popular in Latina/o culture meant to honor those that have passed.

Amorita Falcon, event programmer at La Casa Cultura Latina, shares why celebrations like this one are important for the community.