Providence Institute for a Healthier Community participated in the annual Day of the Dead celebration, hosted and lead by the WAGRO Foundation on Nov. 2, noon to 5 p.m. In collaboration with the Lynnwood Event Center and The Fat Brush: Art Workshop, this occasion honors loved ones who have passed, offering a day filled with art, culture and tradition.
Attendees were encouraged to contribute to the community altar by bringing photos or meaningful items that represent their loved ones. This shared space fostered unity and remembrance, allowing us to connect deeply through this beautiful cultural practice.
Event highlights include:
- Master of ceremonies: Jaime Mendez and Diana Oliveros
- Competitions: Altar, catrinas and calaveritas (literary skulls)
- Live music and featuring the Yolihuani Aztec Dance group
- Group Folklore Oaxaqueño performances
- Flower and art workshops for all ages
- Lotería game: Fun for all ages
- Photo booth by Reece Homes
- Face painting
- Raffles
- Complimentary tamales and pan de muerto
