At Evergreen's Day of the Dead Celebration, the Pavilions will be buzzing with an exciting array of music, dance and storytelling. These performances contribute to Evergreen's placemaking agenda by bringing communities together to learn and share Día de Muertos customs and to celebrate this multicultural country.

The performances are an installation of Evergreen's Cultural Performing Arts Series, presented by Bank of America.

We strive to contribute to our society by educating our communities artistically and to make our society feel proud of living in a country where all cultures are welcome. We celebrate the richness of cultural diversity within the society and reaffirm community and culture.

Programa | Program:

11am | “Bailando Forever”

“Bailando Forever” is a dance group dedicated to showing the folklore of all Latin-American countries. Their seniors' group has been established in Toronto for more than 9 years under the umbrella of Davenport Perth Community Health Centre and now under the direction of The Mexicans Folk Ballet.

11:30am | Cuenta Cuento | Story Telling

12pm |  Arts & Crafts Workshop 

Join us for a workshop run by Casa Cultura Mexicana that focuses on the traditional Mexican craft of ‘papel picado’ (intricately carved paper banner decorations). Materials will be provided! 

1pm | "Mexico Amigo" Mariachi Band 

Featuring authentic costumes and instruments, the "Mexico Amigo" Mariachi Band provides a vibrant view of Mexican folklore and culture.

2pm | The Mexicans Folk Ballet presenting A Chilango on the Day of the Dead

In the Mexicans Folk Ballet’s dance, they show that even though Mexicans play around with the idea of death, they respect, celebrate and value both death and life.

The Mexicans Folk Ballet is a Mexican dance company established in Toronto since 2012 under the direction of Jorge Zarate Tristan, with the main purpose of share and promote Mexico’s culture, traditions and folklore through dance. Their work is based on the cultural heritage of Mexico, and how they can enrich and share it with the Canadian and international community.