SANGER, Calif. (KFSN) — Families across the Valley are spending this weekend gathering materials to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos at the beginning of next month.<\/p>\n
The centerpiece of the celebration, marigolds.<\/p>\n
The vibrant flower is part of the cultural significance of honoring loved ones who have died, also known as the Day of the Dead, typically celebrated on November 1 through November 6.<\/p>\n
The flower surrounding an ofrenda or altar in a family’s home serves as an essential part of the Dia De Los Muertos holiday, as well as Diwali, or the festival of lights.<\/p>\n
The blooms are meant to symbolize brightness, blessings, and prosperity.<\/p>\n
“They use them for ofrendas and during the Indian community, they use them for Diwali in celebration of the gods,” says Valley marigold farmer Rekha Guerrero.<\/p>\n
The marigold season typically runs from late September through mid-November.<\/p>\n
The family farm spans two acres off McCall and Belmont in Sanger.<\/p>\n
When you arrive, you’ll see rows and rows of marigolds.<\/p>\n
The family creates hand-woven marigold necklaces. Each piece is crafted with 20 freshly picked marigold flowers.<\/p>\n
Marigold bundles start at $10.<\/p>\n
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