Day of the Dead – Dia de Los Muertos

Holland Museum and LAUP Day of the Dead Event

Free Community Program

Dia de Los Muertos or Day of the Dead is the annual Mexican holiday when family and friends come together to celebrate death and life. Join the Holland Museum and LAUP (Latin Americans United for Progress) on Saturday, October 29 from 12:00-3:00 pm for an afternoon of music by Los Atrevidos Norteñon and dance with performances by El Concilio (Kalamazoo) and Ballet Folklorico Tonantzin Nueva Generación (Peoria, IL), plus a theatrical performance by Magical Rain Theaterworks (Kalamazoo) and art activities! View community-created ofrendas, colorful altars with flowers, pictures, and other offerings in remembrance of those who have passed. In addition, visitors will enjoy artworks created by Holland Public, Black River, and West Ottawa students inspired by the symbols and imagery of Dia de Los Muertos.

Saturday, October 29, 2022
12:00–3:00 p.m.
Holland Armory, 16 W 9th Street, Holland, MI 49423
Free, family program

Schedule of Events

12:00-3:00: Art Activities, Student Art Show, and Ofrendas are available

12:15 Performance by Magical Rain Theaterworks

1:00 Traditional Dance by El Concilio students and Ballet Folklorico Tonantzin Nueva Generación

2:00 Music by Los Atrevidos Norteño

3:00 Announce Art Show Prize recipients and program conclusion

Un Programa Gratis para la Comunidad!

El día de los muertos es una tradición mexicana donde celebrar y honrar a sus difuntos. Es una de las tradiciones mexicanas más significativas, donde los vivos se preparan para recibir a sus muertos y convivir con ellos. Acompáñenos en el Museo de Holland junto con LAUP para disfrutar y celebrar:

Actividades para niños
Celebraciones tradicionales
Mariachis
Exhibición de arte estudiantil
Obras de teatro Magical Rain

Saturday, October 29, 2022
12:00–3:00 p.m.
Holland Armory, 16 W 9th Street, Holland, MI 49423
Free, family program

Horario de Eventos

12:00-3:00: Actividades de arte, competencia de arte estudiantil

12:15: Presentación por Magical Rain

1:00: Baile tradicional por estudiantes de El Concilio y Ballet Folklorico Tonantzin Nueva Generaciónv

2:00: Música por Los Atrevidos del Norte

3:00: Anunciar los ganadores del premio de arte y la conclusión del programa

Magical Rain Theaterworks Presents:
Viva el dia de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead Comes Alive!)

Magical Rain Theaterworks

Dr. Vasquez will give a brief presentation on the Mexican holiday, El Dia de Los Muertos (The Day of the Dead), as it is celebrated both in Mexico and north of the border. Our presentation will include energetic performances of Latino stories, jests, and words of wisdom and wit. These stories will include:

The World’s Shortest Ghost Story: A Story told differently yet spookily in English and Spanish

How La Muerte (Death) became a Godfather: A humorous tale with an unusual message about fairness and equality

With the ancient tradition of El Dia de los Muertos, we truly honor one another in life as well as in death. When we speak out to our community, the names and memories we have, we also make everyone realize how important we all are to each other.

Holland Museum and LAUP Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) event . .