Episode 1711
Flushing Town Hall Celebrates Día de los Muertos with MexFest
October 31, 202516m 18s
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Show Notes
This weekend, Flushing Town Hall hosts MexFest, a Día de los Muertos celebration honoring those who have passed and those separated from loved ones through immigration. Artists and co-curators Xtian Ávila and Arantxa Araujo explore the holiday through a participatory altar, storytelling, and performances.
Topics
cultural_ritualsancestral_remembrancecultural_identitylifelatinx_heritagelocal_wnycaltars_and_symbolsworld_newsperformance_traditionshistoryspiritual_continuityimmigrant_experiencecommunity_celebrationparticipatory_art