| |
|
Aztec
Stories with Michael Heralda
|
| |
|
SATURDAY
Oct.18th 4pm-5pm |
| |
|
This
is a must see free event!
Come and experience the origins of this very special
ceremony from the indigenous perspective in a presentation
of music, song and stories. This program is for those
interested in the origins of the Day of the Dead ceremony.
It is also an opportunity to establish a balance between
today's modern practice and the ancient ceremony's
true relevance and importance.
More info
on Michael Heralda:
click
here!
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
Day
of the Dead Workshop #1
|
| |
|
THURSDAY
Oct.23rd 6pm-8pm |
|
|
This
day involves a Day of the Dead documentary to help understand
the history and purpose of this traditional practice.
There will also be a a children's reading circle and
fun arts & crafts activities. All community members
are welcomed to participate in the building of an altar,
so bring you special items you would like to contribute
such as photos, candles, flowers and memories! All items
will be returned to owners. |
| |
|
|
| |
|
Day
of the Dead Workshop #2
|
| |
|
FRIDAY
Oct.24th 6:30pm-8pm |
|
|
Join
us in a great hands-on experience for the whole family!
Create your own sugar skull in observation of the Day
of the Dead. It is a centuries old practice that serves
as a sweet gift to the living and for those in the deceased
world. This is a free workshop! |
| |
|
|
| |
|
Day
of the Dead Workshop #3
|
| |
|
SATURDAY
Oct.25th 4pm-7pm |
|
|
All
are welcomed to experience this sacred ceremony of Aztec
dance and drummming in the spirit of Dia de los Muertos,
or day of the Dead. Everyone is welcomed to participate
in a mini-altar building workshop. These altars can
be added to the larger community altar or taken home.
Anyone may also bring a personal altar created at home
to contribute to the Tia Chucha's Community altar. This
is a free event! |
| |
|
|
| |
|
Day
of the Dead Workshop #4
|
| |
|
SUNDAY
Oct. 26th 12pm-2pm
at
Veterna's Park in Sylmar 13000 Sayre Street, Los Angeles,
CA
|
|
|
This
event is a community ceremony. It will be held offsite
at Veteran's Park in Sylmar. There will be children's
activities such as Day of the Dead face painting and
kids coloring packets. This is a free event. For more
information on this event please contact Tia Chucha's.
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
FRIDAY
Oct. 24th 8pm-10pm |
|
|
Bring
in songs, poems, thoughts, or anything else that you
would like to share in the spirit of The Day of the
Dead! Celebrate life and death this night with an
art form of your choice!
|
Ongoing
Events |
|
|
| |
|
Open
Mic
Night
of Spoken Word
and Music
|
| FRIDAYS
at 8:00 p.m. |
Tia
Chucha's Open Mic is welcoming, nurturing and
healing. It is a creative sanctuary where people
are encouraged to share their thoughts, feelings
and talents through various styles of expression.
Whether it be a poem, story, song, joke, freestyle
or just something they feel the need to express.
Everyone is welcome to be themselves. Hosted by
Adolfo.
|
|
