Posts Tagged ‘Dia de los Muertos PHX Festival’
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…
Read MoreEverything you’ve always wanted to know about Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
If you’ve never celebrated Dia de Los Muertos before, or learned about its history you might have some questions about the origin of the holiday. If you’re not a Spanish-speaker, you might even be unfamiliar with some of the vocabulary or traditions of Day of the Dead. Not to fear though! Today we’re answering all…
Read More7 Things You Need to Know Before Going to Dia de Los Muertos PHX Festival
You may never have attended a cultural event beyond a St. Patrick’s Day parade, so if you are going to Sunday’s Dia de Los Muertos PHX Festival, there are a few things you should know beforehand: 1: Dia de Los Muertos is NOT a “Mexican Halloween.” It is a celebration of the lives of those…
Read MoreVoces Unidas Performers, Caregivers to Sing at Dia de Los Muertos PHX Festival
The human voice often is used to express emotion, but a special group of singers that will perform at this year’s Dia de Los Muertos PHX Festival will show that voices also can be a tool to help those who are struggling with communications skills or even the simple act of breathing. Voces Unidas is…
Read MoreTime 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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