Dia de los Muertos Altar Contest
Date and Time
Wednesday Nov 1, 2023
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM MST
Your altar must be built and ready to be judged by Wednesday November 1st, 2023.
Altars will be allowed to be built on the following dates:
Friday October 27th, 2023, from 8am -8:30pm
Monday October 30th, 2023, from 8am-8:30pm
Tuesday October 31st, 2023, from 8am-8:30pm
Wednesday November 1st, 2023, from 8am-4:30pm (before event begins)
All altars must be taken down no later than Thursday November 2nd, 2023 or same day of the event. Any altars or materials left behind will be dispose.
Location
Date: Wednesday November 1 st, 2023 Event Time: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Event Location: Cesar Chavez Cultural Center, 1015 N. Main Street, San Luis AZ 85349
Contact Information
Attention: Areiza Muñoz & Denise Muñoz
1015 N. Main Street / P O Box 1170, San Luis, AZ 85349
Phone (928) 341-8538 | amunoz@sanluisaz.gov / dmunoz@sanluisaz.gov
Description
One of the key elements of Día de los Muertos revolves around ofrendas, or offerings, which are created through a visual display of altar-making and grave-decorating. The offerings, a main focal point of the observance, echo the dedication and distinct love that is presented toward the dearly departed. Altars can be created through a wide spectrum of dedications, depending on one’s creative desire. The altar includes the four main elements of nature: earth, wind, water, and fire.
There are no absolute rules for creating your altar, however, tradition does provide guidelines.
Things to know before getting started:
- You must provide your own material including tables and chairs .
- You will be assigned an altar space inside the Cultural Center .
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If possible, have someone at your altar to explain the inspiration and meaning of your altar and why you chose to be involved in this event.
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Event Hours are 5pm-9pm on Wednesday November 1st , 2023.We suggest faux candles, flameless candles or electronic candles for altars. Any items left unattended are not the responsibility of the event producers where your altar is situated.
Your altar must be built and ready to be judged by Wednesday November 1st, 2023.
See website for building times
