Day of the Dead Celebration Hosted by Mex y Can Association of Manitoba Inc.

Name: Day of the Dead Celebration Hosted by Mex y Can Association of Manitoba Inc.
Start: 2024-11-02T16:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-02T22:00:00-05:00
Location: The Forks Market

DATE

November 02, 2024

TIME

4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

LOCATION

1 Forks Market Road, Winnipeg

Day of the Dead Celebration Hosted by Mex y Can Association of Manitoba Inc.

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The Mex y Can Association of Manitoba Inc. invites you to a vibrant and heartfelt Day of the Dead celebration at The Forks on November 2, 2024. This cultural event honors the rich traditions of Mexico, bringing together the community to remember and celebrate loved ones who have passed away.

Activities

AGENDA

4:00 – WELCOME

4:30 – STORY TIME: LEARNING ABOUT “EL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS” BOOK TOUR, BOOK SALE AND BOOK SIGNING BY AUTHOR ALEJANDRA DÍAZ ROMÁN.

5:30 – PIANO PERFORMANCE BY LUCAS DAVID REYNA ARIAS, SOUNDING BOARD ACADEMY STUDENT, WESTERN CLASSICAL AND LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC

5:45 – LITTLE FACES OF MEXICO, DANCE PERFORMANCE

6:45 – PAINT NITE BY GUSTAVO CORREA
C$10 RSVP AT: [email protected]

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Activities (To Be Announced)

AGENDA

4:00 – WELCOME

4:30 – STORY TIME: LEARNING ABOUT “EL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS” BOOK TOUR, BOOK SALE AND BOOK SIGNING BY AUTHOR ALEJANDRA DÍAZ ROMÁN.

5:30 – PIANO PERFORMANCE BY LUCAS DAVID REYNA ARIAS, SOUNDING BOARD ACADEMY STUDENT, WESTERN CLASSICAL AND LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC

5:45 – LITTLE FACES OF MEXICO, DANCE PERFORMANCE

6:45 – PAINT NITE BY GUSTAVO CORREA
C$10 RSVP AT: [email protected]

ONGOING ACTIVITIES

DAY OF THE DEAD ALTAR DISPLAY
DAY OF THE DEAD BREAD FOR SALE
PROFESSIONAL FACE PAINTING
CRAFT ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
VENDORS

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Event Details

Date: November 2, 2024
Location: The Forks, Event Room (Upper Level, room 201)
Time: 4 PM – 10 PM

Mark your calendars and join the community for a day filled with culture, remembrance, and community spirit. For more information, visit the Mex y Can Association of Manitoba Inc.1.

Celebrate life and honor the memories of those who have passed at this unforgettable event. See you there!

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Please note: This blog post is for informational purposes only. Winnipeg for Free is not associated with The Mex y Can Association of Manitoba Inc. in any manner. Confirm program details and availability directly with The Mex y Can Association of Manitoba Inc..

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