October 26, 2019 10:00AM-5:00PM Penn Museum's Dia de Los Muertos Celebration

Experience the rich traditions of Mexican culture at our Day of the Dead celebration with musical and dance performances, puppetry and storytelling, face painting, sugar skulls, arts & crafts, and more. Place a photo or memento to remember the passing of aloved one on the ofrenda, the spectacular centerpiece of the celebration created by muralist Cesar Viveros. This event is in collaboration with the Mexican Cultural Center and Mexican Consulate in Philadelphia.

SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY

1:00AM-11:30PM	"Chinelos" by Comparsa Union de Morelos
11:00AM-4:00PM	Skeleton Magnet Making with Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
11:45AM-12:00PM	Storytelling! “The Legend of the Cempasuchil Flower” by Cecilia Huesca
12:00-12:30	“Azteca Prehispanic Dance” by Kalpulli Kamaxtle Xiuhcoatl
12:45PM-1:00PM	Storytelling! “The Legend of the Xoloitzcuintle” by Cecilia Huesca
1:00PM-1:15PM	Daily Dig: Ofrenda to Indigenous Languages by artist Cesar Viveros
1:15PM	“Pan de Muerto” and Mexican hot chocolate served
1:15PM-1:45PM	"Folkloric Ballet" by Yaretzi Dance Group
2:00PM-3:00PM	Music Presentation by Radio Jarocho
3:15PM-3:45PM	Announcement of winners for Best Costume and Best Community Altar

On-Going Activities, 10:00AM-5:00PM

Make: Tissue Paper Flowersand La Catrina dolls

Learn: Language Lesson with Nahuatl, Spanish, and English words; Mexican Cultural Films

Celebrate: Calavera Face Painting Vendors featuring Latin American Goods; Community-Made Altars on Display; Traditional Mexican cuisine in the Museum Café; Mexican Chocolates in the Museum Shop

Penn Museum

3260 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Free with museum admission

(215) 898-4000