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For the eighth year, the High Point Museum and the YWCA Latino Family Center have partnered to present a Día de Los Muertos celebration on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave.
The event is a hands-on learning experience and celebration of the Day of the Dead with altars, kids’ activities and an honoring of the loved ones that have passed away, a Latin American tradition brought to the High Point community by High Point families.
“Dia de Los Muertos can sometimes be viewed as something scary or dark, when you haven’t had the chance to experience it or learn about it. On the contrary, it is full of light and color and is all about honoring and remembrance,” said Latino Family Center Director Laura Godínez Arce. “This is a celebration of family. We honor those who have passed before us by remembering their legacy. I think all families should be able to experience that feeling, our purpose is to allow those that are not familiar with Dia de los Muertos to experience it as well.”
The public is invited to learn about and experience the Latinx culture and view the community’s Día de Los Muertos altars. Throughout the day, there will be live dance performances from BF Corazón de México Company, and Bright Star Theatre will present “Bienvenidos: Legends of the Spanish Speaking World” at 11 a.m. Visitors will get to make a Día de Los Muertos-themed craft, play a trivia game from the 2022 Kearns Academy robotics club, get their faces painted and enjoy popcorn and pan de muerto from Enciso’s bakery. Kids will also have a chance to contribute to the community ofrenda and get their photo taken with Catrin and Catrina. Language interpreters will be on-site the entire day.
The Day of the Dead ofrendas will be on display in the museum from Oct. 22 to Nov. 2. These altars are the most prominent feature in the celebration because they show the souls the way home. The altars make the souls (animas) feel welcome and show they have not been forgotten. Most altars feature photos, personal items, candles, food (including candy and fruit), flowers, salt and religious elements. The museum is grateful to the organizations creating ofrendas for the display.
This program is free and open to the public.
