Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Mexican cultural tradition representing a time to honor and revere                     deceased family members and ancestors. Participate in creating a community ofrenda ("offering") in collaboration with "Mano a Mano: Mexican Culture Without Borders" by bringing copies of photographs, notes, and letters to honor your loved ones throughout this celebration. The night will feature a performance by Pasatono Orquesta, an ensemble dedicated to the musical culture of the Mixtec--portraying the old mixed bands with strings, wind instruments and percussion almost extinct today in the Mixteca. Pasatono Orquesta is presented in collaboration with the Mexico Now Festival, New York City's first and only independent festival spotlighting contemporary Mexican art and culture.  There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.              
              
                                
                       New York City, NY; NYC