Day Of The Death celebration, Saturday, October 31st. 4-10pm Artscape Wychwood Barns

As our traditional celebration of The Day of the Dead aproaches, I can't help to think of the concept of Death. We Mexican people (and I'm learning now how other people in Latin America as well have the same celebration) make out of this time a year a big and joyfull Fiesta in honour of those loved ones who have passed away. We have nurtured over the centuries the idea of giving Death a special place in our lives. We like to embrace the belief that around this time a year, we can have a loving, open and very much expected communication with our Deceased Loved ones, so we make preparations such as special food and decorations. We select their preferred kind of beverages, desserts, and other comfort items that in life they used to enjoy, and we set an Altar as a welcoming token for them. We sing songs, dance certain traditional dances and place lots and lots of candles and orange and yellow flowers around the house and on the Cemeteries all over Mexico, because this is a not only a very  special celebration but also such a colourful and vibrant one indeed. 

For us Mexicans living out of the country this up coming date is a great opportunity to share our traditions with the world, so our culture can be seen and appreciated just the way we do back in our beloved and precious land. So if you wish to learn more, understand and or simply live what the celebration of the Day of the Death is all about, please join Dia de Los Muertos Collective in partnership with Casa Maiz to an amazing and much expected event. This Saturday October 31st from 4 to 10 pm at Artscape, Wychwood Barns in Toronto. You will be in for an array of exciting representations of the genuine traditional components to this lively and joyful Mexican celebration. Aztec Dance Ceremony, Live Music, Performances, Workshops, Instalations, Food, Arts and Crafts and more!

FREE ADMISSION

Suitable for all the family.

See you there!

Tania B