Día de Muertos: Celebrating Life Through Mexican Traditions
🎉 About the event
Join us for a vibrant celebration of Mexico’s Day of the Dead, where we honor life, memory, and creativity through music, dance, poetry, and community. This international event will bring people together to share traditions, create art from recycled materials, and enjoy an atmosphere full of color, joy, and respect.
🗓️ Activities
- Opening & Meaning of the Tradition (12:00 PM)—Brief explanation of the tradition’s roots.
- Altar Explanation – Learn about the symbolism behind this sacred offering.
- Pre-Hispanic Dance Performance (1:00 PM)
- Calaveritas Literarias Contest – Express yourself through poetic creativity.
- Pan de Muerto & Atole Sharing – Taste Mexican flavors and warmth.
- Catrinas Parade & Costume Contest – Dazzling costumes made from recycled materials.
- Awards & Closing Ceremony (4:30 PM)
📍 Centrum Wielokulturowe w Warszawie
🗓️ November 16, 2025
🕘 Start: 12:00 PM End: 5:30 PM
Registration for the event is now closed but you can take part in our contests and spend this day with us!
Sign up for the contests!
👑 Catrina Costume Contest
Design your own Catrina using recycled materials and parade in style!
Judges will reward creativity, cultural authenticity, and sustainability inspiration.
Registration here: https://forms.gle/XNfa7LY7QNbxdrkZ6
✍️ Calaverita Literaria Contest
Compose a humorous or satirical Calaverita: a short rhymed verses where Death takes center stage! Be original, playful, and culturally inspired. Win the price and have a laugh!
Registration here: https://forms.gle/bRm4EXdSFbLkkGYz7
Come and share with us. Let’s celebrate life together!
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*Project implemented in cooperation with the Polish Migration Forum Foundation as part of the ‘Initiatives from the Centre’ program, co-financed by the City of Warsaw.