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For the 5th year in a row, Centro Cultural de México is organizing Noche de Altares (A Night of Altars). This year Centro is proud to present this free event in partnership with Calacas Inc., a Santa Ana business that promotes art and culture through products made by indigenous people living in México and local artisans living in Southern California. Noche de Altares is a community-based
event celebrating Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), one of México’s
oldest, indigenous festivals. Organized
by volunteers, the purpose of the celebration is to honor the ancient traditions
of the festival and bring community members together through art, culture, and
compassion. For one night, families, students, community organizations, activists,
artists, and businesses are invited to build an altar in memory of a deceased
loved one or to bring awareness to a social issue. |
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Participants
in past events have dedicated their altars to their parents, siblings, and
friends. They have also dedicated their altars to soldiers who have
died in war, women who have made a significant impact in history, and people who
have died of AIDS, cancer, and diabetes. Since 2003, the event has almost
tripled in the number of altars displayed.
This year our goal is 40 altars. In addition to viewing beautifully created altars, attendees will be entertained by cultural performances and live music. Children can get their face painted and participate in free, art workshops. Local artists will be selling their wares and local restaurants will be selling their most delicious dishes. Finally, attendees will have a photo opportunities with La Catrina, the modern-day icon of Día de los Muertos created by Mexican artist Jose Guadalupe Posada. |
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| Above: La Catrina posing Centro Community altar in 2003. | |
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