Día de los Muertos Celebration ’23

Thanks, mil gracias, to everyone who helped make this celebration a reality! (Please see the many collaborators listed below!)

Enjoy these photos of the Procession on Nov 2nd and some of the workshops, more soon!

La Catrina ~ Nov 2 ’23 (photo by Ciro Diaz)

Paper Marigolds workshop by CAT Oct 28 ’23

Alebrijes workshop by Juntos Oct 20 ’23

We gathered as an inclusive Middlebury community and honor ancestors and departed loved ones through art, song, dance, communion/togetherness, and creativity…

CHECK OUT THE EVENTS HERE

In collaboration with students, faculty, staff and community members, including:

Alianza ~ Ofrenda & Picture Frame workshop  

CAT (Creating Art Together) ~ Paper Marigolds workshop 

Chad Kim & Brys Peralta ~ Skate Dancers

Charlie Grossman ~ Mask Making workshop, Stilt walker and super volunteer 

Chellis House ~ Ofrenda 

Creative Process ~ Life Map performance on the tennis court

Ellie Ross ~ super volunteer and special meal leader 

Gamut Room ~ La Llorona storytelling y declamación venue  

Grupo Folklórico de mis Raíces ~ Baile Folklorico:

Andrea Lopez, Gio Palacios, Isbeth Bustos, Estefani Avila, Ashley Aparicio, Alexandra Valdivia, Kailey Mendoza, Chris Saavedra-Mendez, Jesus Pedroza, Andres Santana

Juntos ~ Ofrendas & Alebrijes painting workshop 

Mi Gente ~ Ofrenda 

Middlebury Choir 

PALANA ~ Ofrendas & Mask Making workshop 

ResLife ~ Ofrenda

Tessa Husted & Robin Potter ~ Calavera Soccer players

Aylin Atzin & Ciro Diaz ~ videography & photography

And numerous students, staff and faculty who lent a hand throughout the month and on November 2nd ~ angels! 

MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE Staff and Faculty of Departments, Programs and Offices:

Theatre, Music, Film, Luso-Hispanic Studies, American Studies, Dance 

Anderson Freeman Center

The Knoll

Beyond the Page

Student Activities, Events, Facilities, Public Safety & Horticulture 

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Hearthunder Art Collective 

Rodrigo Placencia, with Reagh Greenleaf & Jon Jon March 

St. Mary’s Church 

Catholic Migrant Ministry of Addison County 

México en Vermont ~ Alicia Rodriguez

Doña Alejandra’s Tacos 

MANY THANKS to OUR SPONSORS

Middlebury Performing Arts Council (MPAC) 

Council of the Arts (CotA) 

Center for Community Engagement (CCE) 

Middlebury Intercultural Leaders Coalition (MILC) Flex Fund

PALANA 

and YOU!

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