For this collaboration between the Heyworth High School Art Club and Spanish Club, they put together an exciting night to show the culture and art behind Dia De Los Muertos. During this celebration, the art club and Spanish club will provide opportunities for kids to get their faces painted, do arts and crafts, to decorate cookies, eat authentic food, and even watch a movie! What more could you ask for?
You may be asking yourself what type of food will be served at this celebration. The Art and Spanish Clubs will be working with the new Spanish teacher, Mrs. Bonnell to make authentic tacos and sides.
As far as the arts and crafts that will be available, we will have tables to make and decorate Papel Picado as well as cempasuchil making (also known as marigolds) We will also be decorating sugar skull sugar cookies.
Why is it important to hold an event in a small town like Heyworth? For this, we thought it would be a good idea to get another perspective on this. So we asked the Spanish teacher Ms. Bonnell. She said that she thinks "it is good to host any events that can bring a different perspective and customs into your world, especially in small towns." She went on to discuss how celebrating new cultures helps to get rid of the idea that these differences are "weird." Specifically, she said, "When you learn about any holiday or something, you know that's weird. But it can be important because you need to remember that what's normal for all people isn't always normal for you. Personally, when I think about it brings it closer to home, where you're actually getting to experience another culture like your own.”
Finally, for those who still aren't sure and have questions about what even is Day of the Dead is, we have the answers below.
El Día de los Muertos is not a Mexican version of Halloween, though the two holidays do share some traditions, like costumes and parades. On the Day of the Dead, it’s believed that the border between the spirit world and the real world dissolves. During this brief period, the souls of the dead awaken and return to the living world to feast, drink, dance and play music with their loved ones. In turn, the living family members treat the deceased as honored guests they leave the deceased’s favorite foods and other offerings at gravesites or on the Ofrendas (An Ofrenda, which may be quite large and elaborate, is usually created by the family members of a person who has died and is intended to welcome the deceased to the altar setting.) built in their homes.
While this is a great opportunity to learn about a new culture, it also serves as a fundraiser for the two clubs that are helping to sponsor and organize all the events. Each booth will vary in costs to participate in. We hope to see you there. November 1st, from 5-7 pm.
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