Hundreds of People are Celebrating 'Dia de Los Muertos' in Kern County

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Channel: 23ABC News | KERO · 2012 · News & Politics

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Hundreds of people are celebrating the lives of their loved ones who are no longer here.

It's part of the Bakersfield Museum of Art's annual Altares de Familia.

Many people in Kern County are being exposed to a unique cultural and artistic experience.   Dia de Los Muertos helps educate the community on a long-time tradition that combines food, music and plenty of dancing.

Every year Eva Patino creates a memorial for her mom and dad.

"We have a candle, a picture of the decease.  We have the famous flower

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