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The Mexican way! Honouring my deceased loved ones, greeting them at the altar with offerings of special food and things that they enjoyed when they were alive. |
How will you be spending Day of the Dead on Nov. 2? |
I will be tending to my altar at home, as taught by my grandmother. Also, I will be participating in a number of events as an Aztec dancer. |
| My mother and grandmother. | Who are you remembering this Day of the Dead? | My grandparents, my grand-aunties, grand-uncles, friends, some elders who were my teachers, people who are no longer here but left a special place in my heart. |
| Tequila! | Do you prefer Tequila or Mezcal? | Mezcal! |
| Our shows involve a mix of dance, singing, music and theatre, so audiences can appreciate the rich Mexican tradition and culture. | What’s the defining feature of your dance? | It is an Indigenous Mexican dance passed down for generations. Through the dances we give thanks to Mother Earth, and our outfits contain different meanings and symbols. |
| They have the mistaken idea of confusing the Day of the Dead with Halloween. They are completely different things. | What does Canada get wrong about Day of the Dead? | That Day of the Dead is just a party or that it is like Halloween! |
| Nov. 5 at Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave. |
When can readers catch your act? | Oct. 28 at Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St. |
Too Close to Call: Dancing for the dead
Día de los Muertos, the massive Mexican festival on Nov. 2, honours the beloved deceased with fabulous food and dance. A T.O. Aztec dancer and a Mexican folk dancer show us how to party.
