This event illustrates the artistic, cultural, and religious facets of this popular pre-Columbian Mexican tradition where death is seen as a natural part of life and this reality is approached with humor a celebration of life. Photographs of our dearly departed grace altars as well as offerings of food, marigolds, incense, candles, and other traditional offerings.
Join us for a fantastic tour of cultural traditions, history and artistic celebrations. The activities will commence on Thursday, ... view more »
This event illustrates the artistic, cultural, and religious facets of this popular pre-Columbian Mexican tradition where death is seen as a natural part of life and this reality is approached with humor a celebration of life. Photographs of our dearly departed grace altars as well as offerings of food, marigolds, incense, candles, and other traditional offerings.
Join us for a fantastic tour of cultural traditions, history and artistic celebrations. The activities will commence on Thursday, November 2, 2023, from 6-9pm. In addition to the Altares, participants will be able to enjoy Refreshments, Avenida de los Muertos Arts and Crafts mercadito, Complimentary Pan de Muerto and Ponche de Frutas. Music by Network for Young Artists, and the St. Anthony Catholic School Yellow Jacket Mariachi.
Altar artists include: Henry De Leon, Nanette Freyre, Alicia Zavala Galván, Hector Garza, Xavier Garza, Josiah Hernandez, Diana Martinez, Stephanie Wilder, and students from St. Anthony Catholic School.
This exhibit is free and open to the public and will be on display until November 8th, 2023.
Viewing hours are Monday-Thursday 10AM-4PM.
Centro Cultural Aztlan is a community-based organization with a mission to preserve, develop and promote Chicano/a, Latino/a art and culture. The center presents an array of cultural activities that encourages and supports artistic creativity, preserves our local heritage, and makes the arts more widely available to residents of all backgrounds, ages and interests.
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