Lincoln Center is turning its David Rubenstein Atrium into a joyful celebration of life, memory and Mexican tradition this fall. On Sunday, November 1 at 6:00 pm, the Día de Muertos Celebration invites New Yorkers of all ages to honor their loved ones with music, dance and color.
The night’s highlight is a performance by Guachinangos, a group born from Mexico’s folk roots and carried forward by the diaspora. Their electrifying blend of son jarocho, cumbia, champeta, rancheras and other Latin American rhythms tells the story of the maestros who have kept these traditions alive in Mexico and beyond. The group is presented in collaboration with the México Now Festival, New York City’s festival celebrating contemporary Mexican art and culture.
Visitors are also invited to take part in building a community ofrenda — the traditional offering — created together with Mano a Mano: Mexican Culture Without Borders. Just bring copies of photographs, notes or letters to honor your family members and ancestors, and add them to the shared altar throughout the evening.
The celebration runs about 90 minutes, is open to all ages, and keeps the whole family moving with participatory moments along the way. It’s a beautiful way for the city to welcome one of Mexico’s most beloved traditions, right in the heart of Lincoln Center.
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