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Day of the Dead |

Day of the Dead is an ancient festivity with origins in pre-Hispanic Mexico. It’s a time to remember the dead and celebrate the continuity of life – but it is not a morbid occasion. Families gather to tell stories and create ofrendas (altars), decorated with earthly pleasures once enjoyed by the deceased. It is a warm social environment with bright decorations and an abundance of food, drink and great company.

Harbourfront Centre, the Mexican Consulate and the Mexican community celebrate this historic festivity with a weekend filled with music, folkloric dance, community-created ofrendas, children’s crafts, artwork, cooking demonstrations and much more.

 
Saturday, November 7, 2009
12:00PM - 6:00PM Ofrendas:

Four organizations from the Mexican community create decorative ofrendas for display.



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12:00PM - 6:00PM Mexican Craft Vendors:

Vendors offer various Day of the Dead crafts, figurines, jewellery and food.



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12:00PM - 6:00PM Mexican Food Vendors:

All the flavours of Mexico showcased by two local vendors.



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12:00PM - 6:00PM Strolling Musicians and Dancers:

Strolling musicians and beautiful dancers roam the festival dressed as "la catrina" figures in honour of Day of the Dead.



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12:30PM Café con Pan:

A performance of traditional music (Son Jarocho) infused with improvisations, call-and-response singing and dance.



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1:00PM Por eso en Mixquic hay tanto perros (That is why in Mixquic there are so many dogs):

Find out exactly why there are so many dogs in Mixquic!



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1:00PM Mexican Folkloric Dance Company:

The Mexican Folkloric Dance Company explores themes of Day of the Dead and harvest.



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1:00PM - 5:30PM Kids Crafts:

Kids get to create Day of the Dead crafts.



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1:30PM Mexican Food Demo: Mole:

Learn how to prepare mole, a Mexican dish that can be as unique as the person who makes it.



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2:00PM Por eso en Mixquic hay tanto perros (That is why in Mixquic there are so many dogs):