Beaches Sandbox to host numerous Day of the Dead events this ...
Altars to the Dead will be part of the Beaches Sandbox’s Day of the Dead events taking place locally this weekend. Photo: Beaches Sandbox website.
By AUNALYA TURNER
The Beaches Sandbox will present a series of workshops and events this weekend to mark the Day of the Dead.
Presented in partnership with Pancho’s Bakery, local Mexican business owners, artists and performers have been brought together by Silvia Sanchez, curator for Day of the Dead at Beaches Sandbox, to celebrate and share this tradition with the community on Saturday, Nov. 2, and Sunday, Nov. 3.
“Day of the Dead is a day where we get together as a family to honour the memory of our loved ones who have passed away, by sharing stories about them, building an altar with their mementos and favourite food and drinks. It is a celebration of their lives. It is our way of showing them that we have not forgotten them and that they are still important in our lives,” said Sanchez.
“Day of the Dead is a holiday that anyone can celebrate, regardless of cultural heritage. Ideally, it should remind us of our commonalities as humans.”
Sanchez is originally from Mexico and grew up immersed in Mexican traditions, including family gatherings, cooking, culture, and crafts. Having raised her two children in different countries, she is dedicated to keeping her heritage alive and sharing it with them.
In addition to 10 free workshops, Beaches Sandbox will also be hosting a ticketed family friendly performance by Tonatiuh Folk Dance Group & Viva Mexico Mariachi on Saturday, Nov. 2, evening.
Beaches Sandbox, at 2181 Queen St. E., will be presenting events for the Day of the Dead including:
A Mexican Heritage Talk with Christian Clay; Bread of the Dead Cooking Workshop; a Mexican Folk Dance Workshop by Luz Castillo; a Traditional Mexican Papel Picado Workshop facilitated by Ruth Marmolejo; a Day of the Dead Yoga Class; and much more.
For the full listings of the Beaches Sandbox’s Day of the Dead events this weekend, please go to https://www.beachessandbox.com/workshops-and-events
