Ollin Yoliztli Calmecac presents An Ofrenda to the Victims of Genocide throughout History: altar, workshop, play, and film! 6pm-9pm
October 30-November 7: An Ofrenda to the Victims of Genocide throughout History
On the contemporary Day of the Dead, some people set up altars a few days early for the people who passed away in an unnatural way. (accidents, disappearance, war, etc). The altar will be set up outside on the front plaza which is on the Walnut Street side of The Rotunda. It will be accessible 24/7 from Wednesday October 30 through Thursday November 7. This is an annual tradition at the venue. This year, the altar, or ofrenda, is dedicated to all of the cultures that have been affected by genocide in some way, including loss of connection, identity, practice, language, land, and life. We remember the people who died during a genocide, the people who are dying right now, and those who will be displaced, and will suffer and die as a result. We also honor those who fight to preserve their cultures for themselves and for future generations. Everyone is welcome to stop by the altar to reflect. Feel free to leave an item that reminds you of your own ancestors.
On the contemporary Day of the Dead, some people set up altars a few days early for the people who passed away in an unnatural way. (accidents, disappearance, war, etc). The altar will be set up outside on the front plaza which is on the Walnut Street side of The Rotunda. It will be accessible 24/7 from Wednesday October 30 through Thursday November 7. This is an annual tradition at the venue. This year, the altar, or ofrenda, is dedicated to all of the cultures that have been affected by genocide in some way, including loss of connection, identity, practice, language, land, and life. We remember the people who died during a genocide, the people who are dying right now, and those who will be displaced, and will suffer and die as a result. We also honor those who fight to preserve their cultures for themselves and for future generations. Everyone is welcome to stop by the altar to reflect. Feel free to leave an item that reminds you of your own ancestors.
November 1 schedule:
6pm-7:30pm: drop-in paper flower-making workshop led by Veronica Mercedes Ponce De Leon
6pm-7:30pm: drop-in paper flower-making workshop led by Veronica Mercedes Ponce De Leon
7:30pm: performance of the original stage play Caminé, caminé,y caminé, pero nunca llegué...
The story, originally written for the stage by Veronica Mercedes Ponce De Leon & Francisco Javier Carbajal, follows the abridged life of a young Mexican punk rocker who seeks to find new opportunities across the Tijuana, Mexico border. Confusion and tragedy ensues which results in our protagonist being lost in the Mexicali desert. The cast is made up of members of the community that supports Ollin Yoliztlin Calmecac in their ultimate goal of proliferating Mexicayotl cultural programming throughout the greater Philadelphia area.
8pm: a showing of the documentary “¿Y Nosotr@s que? What about us?” that deals with how the pandemic hit Philadelphia’s thousands of immigrants -- mostly descendants from the Indigenous people of the American continent.
Admission is FREE. Donations are welcome.