*Please note that there were some microphone issues in this episode, but the compelling dialogue remains rich and enlightening.
Host Tim Bourcet is joined by local expert Dr. Mathew Sandoval for an engaging discussion about the history, traditions and Greater Phoenix Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations.
Dr. Sandoval is an Associate Teaching Professor at Barrett the Honors College in Downtown Phoenix, a Social Transformation Lab Fellow, a member of ASU's Chicano/Latino Faculty and Staff Association, and is currently researching the transborder holiday Dia de los Muertos — analyzing issues of performance, transnationalism, interculturalism, race, hybridity, indigeneity, spirituality, and cultural appropriation and commodification.
In this conversation, Dr. Sandoval shares background on the origins and cultural significance of the holiday, and how these commemorations represent connections between past, present, and future generations.
Whether you want to better understand the importance of this holiday or join in the local festivities, this lively conversation captures the spirit and community of Día de los Muertos and explores the holiday's symbols, customs, and meaning.
Connect with Dr. Sandoval on instagram @mathewsandoval.
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