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From: Indra Mungal imungal@museumca.org
Sent out on behalf of the Hayward Area Historical Society
“The Consulate General of Mexico congratulates the work of Hayward Area Historical Society and its partners and artist Fernando Hernández in their efforts to maintain one of the oldest and most important traditions of Mexico : Dias de los Muertos. A tradition that due to its context, beauty, and relevance has become an adopted tradition of the Bay Area.”
The Art of Remembrance:
Days of the Dead 2009
Curated by Fernando Hernandez
October 10 to November 8
At the historic Meek Mansion in Cherryland’s Meek Park, at the corner of Hampton and Boston Roads between Mission Blvd and Meekland Avenue
The Art of Remembrance traces the evolution of this sacred Mexican tradition from pre-Columbian origins to our modern age. The exhibit features the work of Bay Area artists creating contemporary altars and memorials to the dead.
October 24 - 10 AM to 6 PM in Meek Park:
Free Community Days of the Dead Celebration
Entertainment starts at 1PM with Opening Ceremony
featuring Yolanda Aranda and the Xaguia Aztec Dancers
Followed by: Grupo Folklorico Tlapalli, Mariachi Juvenil de Hayward,
Mexican Balladeer Jesus Cisneros, and Latin roots and rock with Blanca, and Viviane DeLeon as Mistress of Ceremonies
The celebration is made possible through generous support from AT&T, UBS Bank, Comerica Bank in Hayward , Vic Hubbard Auto Supply, HARD and YCS & Associates. Special thanks to Hayward Area Historical Society and the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District, who present Dias de los Muertos Mercado featuring arts, crafts, altar supplies, and kids' art activities.
Food and drink available, or picnic in beautiful Meek Park .
See flyer below for more details
For more event information:
Hayward Area Historical Society
(510) 581-0223 or http://www.haywardareahistory.org/
