As part of the first edition of the
International Day for the
Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage,
proclaimed by UNESCO
Dragon Dance Theatre will participate by organizing 2 events
to highlight the diversity and richness of living heritage and raise awareness of the importance of safeguarding it.
The live event :
Day of the Dead, Night of the Souls
a parade and theatrical presentation
on the theme of the traditional Mexican Day of the Dead
(Scroll down for more info)
The online event :
will be the launch of the November edition
of the photography magazine Dek Unu
featuring (almost) 50 years of performance by Théâtre la Danse du Dragon.
https://www.dekunumag.com/
Both projects are scheduled for November 1, 2024.
Day of the Dead, Night of the Souls
Join us for a parade and musical tribute to those who have left us commemorating their visit in the Mexican tradition
A community theatre event, presented to neighborhood audiences;
a fusion of cultures, involving local artists from diverse backgrounds presenting songs and poetry using puppets and masks;
Included will be traditional skeletons, an altar, as well as Mexican folk songs and costumes.
Parade followed by a theatrical presentation in a circle.
The event will take place November 1, 2024 in Trois-Rivières, Québec Canada
Parade starts at 7 pm, at the end of the Rue de la Liberté
and will turn left on rue de la Nacelle, right onto Rue de la Sentinelle,
and then left on Rue de la Concorde
(total from start to finish, the parade will be a 500 meter walk approximately)
Once we get to the Parc de la Concorde,
we will set up a small altar and stage where we will gather in a circle.
we will proceed with offerings to the altar
and continue with short performances, poetry and singing.
The participants and public are invited to bring an offering for the altar.
This activity is FREE of charge
Thanks to our friends, Syliane Charles, Paul Dallaire, Alejandra Basañes, Lorraine Beaulieu and Philippe Boissonnet for sharing their photos
To participate: contact us >> dragondancetheatre2@gmail.com
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