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Day of the Dead Beaches Sandbox

 Day of the Dead  

Day of the Dead Celebration
at Beaches Sandbox

November 2 & 3

Join us for a weekend of free workshops and events at Beaches Sandbox in celebration of the Day of the Dead, presented in partnership with Pancho's Bakery. 

Day of the Dead, as celebrated in Mexico, is a joyful time where family and friends come together to remember and celebrate their loved ones who have died. On November 2 & 3, 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  Beaches community. 

Through culinary workshops, Mexican Heritage talks, demonstrations, yoga and dance classes, and more, Beaches Sandbox is a a place where everyone is welcome to participate, learn and enjoy the rich traditions around celebration. 

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Day of the Dead - Altars to the Dead

While at Beaches Sandbox for the Day of the Dead celebrations take some time to view the altars to the dead that have been built by Silvia Sanchez and Priscila Benavides.

Saturday, November 2 - Sunday, November 3

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Mexican Heritage Talk

Christian Clay will speak about Mexican heritage, and the significance of The Day of the Dead tradition.

Saturday, November 2 | 10:00 - 10:30 AM

Bread of the Dead

Bread of the Dead Cooking Workshop

In this baking workshop, you will learn the traditional way of making the delicious Mexican bread of the dead.

Saturday, November 2 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Mexican Folk Dance Workshop

Mexican Folk Dance Workshop led by Luz Castillo, director and founder of Tonatiuh,  Mexican folk dance group.

Saturday November 2 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Papel Picado

Traditional Mexican Papel Picado Workshop

Learn how to create beautiful Papel Picado (colorful paper)

Saturday, November 2 | 1:30 - 2:30 PM

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Lotería Game

Learn to play Lotería, a traditional Mexican board game of chance and is played on a deck of cards.  

Saturday, November 2 | 2:45 - 3:30 PM

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Tonatiuh Dance Group & Viva Mexico Mariachi

Celebrate the Day of the Dead at Beaches Sandbox with Tonatiuh Dance Group & Viva Mexico Mariachi

Saturday, November 2 | 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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Day of the Dead Yoga Class

Ofelia will lead us through breath, movement and meditation while reflecting on the ways we keep those loved ones that have departed, alive in some way.

Sunday, November 3 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Mexican Heritage Talk: Mexican Cuisine

Mexican Heritage Talk: The influence of Mexican Cuisine around the World

Sunday, November 3 | 12:15 - 12:45 PM

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Enchiladas Cooking Workshop

Learn how to make Enchiladas divorciadas y frijoles refritos!

Sunday, November 3 | 12:45 - 1:45PM

Catrinas

Catrina Artistic Makeup Demonstration

Toronto based "Catrinas Makeup & Design" founder and artist, Maria José Miranda, will be creating a full Catrina look for a live audience.

Sunday. November 3 | 1:00 - 2:50 PM

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Day of the Dead Celebration for Kids

Come have fun with us decorating your own Day of the Dead “sugar” skull, play Loteria and have your face painted!

Sunday, November 3 | 2:30 - 4:00 PM

Silvia Sanchez, Curator
 

Originally from Mexico, Silvia grew up in a family rooted in Mexican traditions, enjoying big family gatherings and their different festivities,  from traditional Mexican cooking, to culture, to art and crafts.

Having her two children born and raised in different countries outside of Mexico, Silvia has always looked to keep her culture alive and to pass on the Mexican traditions to her children by making them part of their upbringing.

Silvia is proud and enthusiastic of promoting and sharing her Mexican heritage with the Beaches community where she lives and calls home. She is excited and looking forward to bring a bit of it to the Beaches Sandbox Day of the Dead festival.

Silvia - Curator for Day of the Dead

Our Partners for Day of the Dead

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