Bilingual Storytelling: Day of the Dead

Wednesday, October 2510:30—11:30 AMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Spanish Fun Program and Karina Travel Conectors is visiting the SPL with their Bilingual Storytelling series! This program is a family oriented Spanish immersion for those who practice the language or for those who want to learn. The program includes bilingual storytelling, music and dance, dynamic games, and arts and crafts!

Bilingual Storytelling for Day of the Dead looks at I remember Abuelito: A Day of the Death Story. This Mexican holiday is a celebration where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration. In this story a young girl prepares to honor her beloved grandfather. She misses him very much and is excited for his spirit to visit that night.

About Spanish Fun Program and Karina Travel Conectors: Esther Gomez and Karina Liendo are two passionate entrepreneurs, both born and raised in Mexico and Peru respectively. Esther has more than 20 years of experience teaching Spanish to children in the Massachusetts area. Karina has traveled to 30 countries including 9 in Latin America, she is a facilitator, and is being trained as a storyteller by the Escuela de Cuentacuentos in Madrid Spain.

This session of Bilingual Storytelling welcomes older kids, adults, and seniors. Questions? Contact Keri at kbradeen@somervillema.gov. 

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