The Healing and Life-Affirming Experience of Honoring Death:
Curanderismo and Day of the Dead Celebration
Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead is one of the most unique, intriguing and mysterious holidays on our planet. It’s a way that ancient Mesoamericans celebrated their reunion with departed loved ones here on earth. Still practiced today, it’s a collective healing ceremony to process the grief and loss that follows the death of loved ones in a celebration that includes everything the deceased once enjoyed––traditional foods, drink, colorful decorations, flowers, candles, music and dancing. On Day of the Dead, the departed re-join their family and community, awakened and brought back to earth to share joyous celebrations with their loved ones.
Join us as we explore the deepest meaning of this sacred ceremony. We will: Sample the traditional foods served on Day of the Dead, construct, decorate and consecrate a large altar dedicated the dead, sing songs, come to know the pre-hispanic understanding of the relationship between life and death, and learn how all of it relates to the traditional Mesoamerican healing system called curanderismo.
ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO UNITED WE DREAM
Authentic Mexican food lovingly donated by Oaxaca Restaurant
Please bring with you for our collective altar:
photos of your departed loved ones
any special items related to them
Food or beverage they enjoyed while they were still alive
optional: flowers and/or candles to add to those we supply
This Event will take place at Dream Sanctuary, Long Island
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