Sunday, August 27, 2023

September 2, 2023 1:00-5:30PM ¡Viva Mexico! Celebration of Mexican Culture at Penn Museum

 


Celebrate Mexican Independence Day and Guelaguetza, a celebration of Oaxaca’s Indigenous culture, with activities for all ages. Learn about Mexican Independence Day and other holidays and traditions, make a traditional pinwheel, and go on a gallery treasure hunt. Explore the Penn Museum’s incredible collection in the Mexico and Central America Gallery, where you can join in on pop-up presentations offered in Spanish and in English. The day culminates with vibrant folkloric dance performances, in Harrison Auditorium.

1:00-4:00 pmHands-on artmaking (pinwheels), Spanish-speaking station guides
Mexico & Central America Gallery

2:30-3:00 pmMexican Independence Day presentation
Widener Auditorium

3:30-5:30 pmGuelaguetza folkloric dance performances 
Harrison Auditorum

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