Day of the Dead Altar Presented by Embassy of Mexico in Canada, in collaboration with UNAM-Canadá and the Modern American School of Mexico City
El español sigue al texto en inglés For the first time, the Embassy of Mexico in Canada, in collaboration with UNAM-Canadá and the Modern American School of Mexico City, will present a monumental Day of the Dead altar at the National Arts Centre. Created in honour of loved ones who have passed, the altar offers visitors an opportunity to experience one of Mexico's most cherished cultural traditions. Rich with symbolism, colour, and meaning, Day of the Dead altars celebrate remembrance,…
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Canada's bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts, featuring four performance venues, the NAC Orchestra, and the 1 Elgin restaurant with Rideau Canal views. A National Historic Site with Brutalist architecture and a striking 2017 glass addition by Diamond Schmitt Architects.
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