DIA DE LOS MUERTOS Dance Fest

EVENT UPDATE:

Date changed to Saturday 9 November requested by venue (sorry for the inconvenience)

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La Bomba Productions Presents their 15th annual Day Of The Dead celebration:

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS – Dance Fest!

Once again, Join us on Saturday 2 November at the iconic QUEENS THEATRE

Experience an unforgettable, vibrant festive fiesta, filled with Mexican + Latino culture, music, and tradition!

Featuring the rich heritage of ‘Día De Los Muertos’ with lively entertainment, delicious food, and plenty of fun for all ages.

> > HIGHLIGHTS:

OFRENDA / ALTAR: Set up to honor deceased loved ones. Feel free to bring a memorable photo to add to our stunning altar also featuring candles, Marigolds, Food offerings, Drinks, Papel picado, Copal (incense) and embrace the spirit of remembrance

LIVE LATIN MUSIC: the fiery and popular ‘Ah-Hum Band’ will to keep the energy alive all night with Salsa, Mambo + Cha Cha Cha tunes all night

MEXICAN REVOLUTION DANCERS: Authentic Mexican dance troupe showcasing beautiful folkloric performances

LA BOMBA SALSA DANCE CREW: Heating up the dance floor with their incredible, spicy moves + Free Dance workshops

TEX MEX FOOD: Tacos, Nachos + Tamales

BAR FACILITIES: offering refreshing drinks including Tequila

PIÑATAS: full of fun surprises for the whole family

FACE PAINTING: where you can get your own ‘Día De Los Muertos’ inspired look

MARKET STALLS: Jewellery, day of the dead merchandise + crafty nick nacks

BEST COSTUME COMPETITION – Adults + Kids category

> > EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Saturday 9 November (new date)
Time: 8pm to 1am
Location: Queens Theatre, Playhouse Lane Adelaide

Tickets:
Pre-sold = $20 or $16 concession online or La Bomba Dance Studio
Online Link:https://www.trybooking.com/CWGZP
or
$25 // $20 concession on night
Kids under 15 FREE ENTRY

Contact Information: 0401 811 722

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La Bomba Productions are dedicated to celebrating authentic Hispanic culture and creating unique experiences for our community.
Our annual ‘Día De Los Muertos’ Dance Fest is one of our signature events, blending the sacred with the festive.

‘Día De Los Muertos’ is about joyfully remembering the lives of those who have passed, not focusing on mourning. It’s a time of reflection, celebration, and connection between the living and the dead.

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Celebrating ‘Día De Los Muertos’ (Day of the Dead) is a beautiful tradition that honours loved ones who have passed away. This celebration, deeply rooted in Latino and Mexican culture, blends indigenous practices with Catholic beliefs and is meant to remember and celebrate the lives of the departed in a joyful way.

Here’s how to celebrate:

1. Create an Ofrenda (Altar)
Ofrendas are central to Día de los Muertos. They are altars set up to honor deceased loved ones.
Elements of an ofrenda:
Photos of the deceased
Candles to light their way back
Marigolds (Cempasúchil flowers), the flower of the dead, to guide spirits with their scent
Food offerings like pan de muerto (bread of the dead), favorite meals, fruits, and sugar skulls
Drinks like water or tequila to refresh the spirits
Papel picado (colorful paper banners) for decoration
Personal mementos that remind you of the loved ones you’re honoring
Incense (copal) to purify the space and welcome spirits

2. Visit the Cemetery
Many families go to cemeteries to clean and decorate the graves of their loved ones with marigolds, candles, and personal items.
Some families spend the night in the cemetery, keeping vigil, singing, and eating, believing that the spirits of their loved ones will visit them during this time.

3. Prepare Traditional Foods
Pan de Muerto (Bread of the Dead): A special sweet bread decorated with bone-shaped designs.
Tamales, mole, and favorite dishes of the deceased: Families cook the favorite meals of their departed loved ones as offerings.
Sugar Skulls: Brightly decorated sugar skulls are often placed on the altar as both an offering and decoration.

4. Dress as Catrinas or Paint Faces
The ‘La Catrina’ figure, a skeletal image of a fancy lady, is an iconic symbol of ‘Día De Los Muertos’ . Dressing as Catrinas or painting your face like a colorful skull is a common way to embody the festive spirit.
Face painting often includes intricate designs with flowers, skulls, and colorful patterns to celebrate the connection between life and death.

5. Light Candles
Candles represent light and hope, guiding the souls of the dead back to their families. They are often placed on altars and graves.

6. Tell Stories and Share Memories
An essential part of Día de los Muertos is telling stories and sharing memories of loved ones. Reflect on their lives and their importance to you, keeping their memory alive in the family.

7. Enjoy Music and Dance
Traditional music like rancheras or son jarocho, and modern Latin music, plays an important part in the celebration. Some events include dances and parades, particularly with Mexican folkloric dancers or even mariachis.

8. Make or Buy Calaveras (Skulls)
Calaveras are artistic depictions of skulls. You can buy or make sugar skulls, chocolate skulls, or decorative ceramic skulls. These are both offerings and symbols of the holiday, representing death in a joyful way.

9. Celebrate with a Parade or Fiesta
In cities and towns, there are often Día de los Muertos parades or large fiestas with traditional dancers, music, and people dressed as Catrinas.

10. Incorporate Personal Rituals
Día de los Muertos is highly personal. You can add personal touches like writing letters to your loved ones, sharing a toast in their honor, or spending time reflecting on their lives in your own way.

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Key Symbols of Día de los Muertos:

Cempasúchil (Marigolds): Represent the fragility of life, guiding spirits with their scent.

Sugar Skulls (Calaveras): Celebrate both life and death in a playful way.

Skeletons (Calacas): Often depicted doing everyday activities, symbolizing that death is just another part of life.

Pan de Muerto: The circular shape represents the cycle of life, with bone-shaped decorations.

Papel Picado: Represents the wind and the fragility of life.

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