Day of the Dead

About the event

Come along to our Day of the Dead event on the 6th of November and visit our beautiful and colourful altar in the Exchange Building to honour and celebrate the memories of loved ones who have passed. Experience the beauty of Mexican culture and enjoy a taste of authentic Mexican candy. 

Remembering and honouring is all Day of the Dead is about. If you would like to do so for your loved ones who have passed, and participate in this beautiful Mexican tradition, please email a picture of them to @VH313163@falmouth.ac.uk to see them represented in the altar as well. If you would like to participate, please send your pictures as soon as possible so we can print them out and have them ready for you to see them on the day of the event. Bringing "ofrendas" (a special snack, object or anything that reminds you of them) is always welcome. You'll be able to pick your belongings up at the end of the event or any time convenient to you.

What is the key accessibility information?

At this event there may be crowds or loud noises. There are no steps into the venue, and an accessible toilet is nearby (on the floor above Social Street, accessible by steps or by lift). If you have a problem at the event or want to visit your nearest quiet space (Library Retreat Room), please chat to one of the organisers. 

Who is running the event?

This event is part of the Student Project Fund. The event will be run by Valeria Huerta (a first-year Musical Theatre student from Mexico) and Valeria Ochoa (a first-year Environmental Science student from Mexico). There may also be members of the SU team present. Please visit our Meet the Team page for information about every member of The SU team.

If you need a buddy to support you with arriving at the event, please email The SU on info@thesu.org.uk and we will work out what we can arrange to help. This might be someone meeting you before the event start time or simply talking you through more details of what to expect. We want to help you access our events so let us know what you need.

Where is the event taking place?

The event is taking place at Social Street in the Exchange Building on Penryn Campus. This is in the centre of the campus and is best accessed by taking the steps up from the train station, walking towards the lodge, continuing up past the Campus Shop (which will be on your left), then making a slight right turn to the Exchange Building. Go through the revolving doors to find the event.

The exact location on What3words is: ///intervene.parts.chefs

What should I expect?

At this event you can expect a beautifully decorated altar with vibrant colours and pictures. Mexcian candy and traditional treats will be offered. At this event, there will be background music and there may be lots of people moving around. The event runs from 9am to 5pm, and there will be a member of staff present to support the event and answer your questions. 

There will be a member of staff present to support the event and answer your questions. There will be photography and videography at this event that will be used for SU marketing, please speak to the member of staff if you don’t want your photo taken.

This event is only for students of Falmouth University and the University of Exeter Cornwall Campus.

If you need a quiet space to get away from the event, the nearest space would be the Library Retreat Room. Please ask a member of the team if you are unsure where this is.