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Why Mikiztli? [Meeh-keesh-tleeh]

This year the Cultural Coalition, Inc. has changed the name of the annual  Dia de los Muertos Festival to “Mikitztli” because of the blatant commercialization and cultural appropriation of  El Dia de Los Muertos  theme and its related imagery. In order to better communicate and share this ancient indigenous cosmo-vision, we will decolonize the name of…

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Volver II with Chef Zarco Guerrero

Chef Zarco

Cultural Coalition is preparing for its Second Annual Volver II brunch fundraiser! This is a special event, celebrating the culinary arts, healing arts and performing arts thanks to three incredible artists and healers; sculptor Zarco Guerrero, healer Patricia Federico and musician Gustavo Angeles. Volver is about returning to our roots through our cultural practices. Last…

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El Puente: Sunday, October 2nd: Theatre Festival & Mask Procession

This Sunday, October 2nd, Tempe Center for the Arts will be the scene of this year’s El Puente Theatre Festival and Mask Procession. This free event boasts a wide variety of performances, local art, food, mask-making and kids activities. From 2-6 pm you can expect to see free performances including those by Desert Sounds Mariachi…

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Time for Mihcailhuitl TiahuiI!

Bring a Blanket and grab a spot on the grass. Place a memento on the Community Altar! Come as “Katrina/Katrin” character.   Celebrate Life!

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