Trickster Cultural Center - Native Connections
190 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL
(847) 301-2090
https://www.tricksterculturalcenter.org
In celebration of The Day of the Dead and America’s indigenous heritage, The Trickster Cultural Center - Native Connections is hosting a special exhibition led by Joseph Podlase/CEO, Gina Rixas/program Coordinator, Desiree Salpietro/Curator and Special event coordinator. With the participation of “The Teotlecuilli Aztec Dance Group,” leading by Fabiola Avila and Àngel Barajas, sponsored by The Kenneth Young Center, this event showcases the special place of The Day of the Dead in Mexico’s Aztec culture, while the collaboration of “The Peruvian Folk Dance Center'' leading by Ruben Pachas and Jessica Loyaga highlights features of pre-Hispanic Inca culture.
The exhibition opened on Saturday, October 30 at 10 a.m. with a Pre-Hispanic Aztec ceremony honoring the world’s four cardinal points, then continued with an enactment of the “Chinelos Dance” from the state of Morelos in Mexico. This was followed by an explanation of the Aztec altar and aspects of pre-Hispanic Inca culture, culminating with the Inca dance “Soq'a Machu Chullpas,” which means the “bad breath of the old souls buried in Incan cemeteries.” The event concluded with a free showing of the film Coco, under the direction of Adrian Molina.
Community organizations and businesses were present, with such activities as a workshop to make decorated skulls for children, youth and adults also featured.
The exhibition will remain open until Saturday, November 6—please come visit!
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