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8 people are interested
Noche de Ofrenda in Grand Park
ORGANIZATION: Self Help Graphics & Art
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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8 people are interested
SHG's Noche de Ofrenda will again be held in partnership with Grand Park on Saturday, October 29, 2016. Located between City Hall and The Music Center, Grand Park is at the heart of Downtown Los Angeles and offers their land for our offerings once a year on la Noche de Ofrenda. Led by premier altar-maker and community resident, Ofelia Esparza, participants are invited to place their newly created offerings or those brought from home together to create a community altar to display throughout our Dia de Los Muertos festivities.
The tradition of making altars to honor our ancestors and passed loved ones serves as a way for the community to contribute their memories with special tokens of remembrance. Poetry readings, Pan de Muerto and Xocolatl will also be served as a part of this special evening.
Volunteer positions include general set up, break down, handling refreshments, help with Altars, and distribution of traditional Pan de Muerto to the public.
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About Self Help Graphics & Art
Location:
1300 East 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033, US
Mission Statement
Mission
Incorporated in 1973, Self Help Graphics & Art is the leading non-profi t visual arts center serving the predominantly Latino community of Los Angeles. Self Help Graphics' mission is to develop and nurture Latino artists in printmaking. Self Help Graphics seeks to advance Latino art broadly through programming, exhibitions and outreach to diverse audiences in East Los Angeles and beyond. Self Help Graphics seeks to identify and engage young and emerging artists from the community in all aspects of its activities.
Description
39th Annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration
On November 2, participants, many of whom paint their faces as Calaveras take part in a public procession where life size calaveras, personal and family items are carried and offered to the deceased family members at a large Community Altar. The procession and traditional blessing kicks off a festive celebration with arts, craft and food vendors, musical performances, face painting, and children's art workshops. Over 7,000 guests enjoy a community gathering that celebrates community, life and death.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
200 N. Grand Ave.Los Angeles, CA 90012
DATE POSTED
September 10, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 14
- 4 hours