Honoring Tradition, Celebrating Life: A Napa Valley Día de los Muertos--NVLA's Día de los Muertos Performance

Napa Valley Unified School District schools embraced the spirit of Día de los Muertos, fostering a sense of belonging and connection across our community. From elementary to high school, students and staff participated in a variety of activities, honoring traditions, celebrating life, and deepening their cultural understanding. By participating in the Napa Día de los Muertos celebration and hosting school-wide events, our schools showcased the vibrant spirit of this important cultural tradition.

To learn more about how our schools celebrated Día de los Muertos, be sure to read the individual stories in the NVUSD News and enjoy the photos and videos on our social media channels.

A Colorful Celebration: NVLA's Día de los Muertos Performance

Napa Valley Language Academy (NVLA) brought a splash of color and culture to Napa’s Día de los Muertos celebration. Eighty students, from Kindergarten to fifth grade, showcased their talents in Ballet Folklórico, under the expert guidance of Maestra Kena. The students’ colorful costumes, designed in part by Leo Fernandez, were a visual delight. As Amelia explained, “I’m extremely excited to go because I love the passion of dancing in front of a ton of people, it makes other people happy, and it makes me happy.” Joshua echoed her sentiment, sharing, “We’re extremely excited because this is only once every single year, and we’re happy we’ve been participating for four years.” Their enthusiasm was palpable as they performed in the Amphitheater in Veterans Memorial Park to a large crowd who gathered to enjoy the day’s festivities, captivating the audience with their grace and energy. 

Don’t miss the chance to see these talented young dancers in action! Check out the short videos and pictures of their The students' Ofrendas were a testament to their creativity, cultural understanding, and academic growth. These small but powerful creations were displayed in Dwight Murray Plaza, showcasing the unique blend of language, culture, and arts education that defines Unidos Middle School.