Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ 2022©
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FLAGSTAFF — Mariachi performers strolling in the courtyard, stopping off to pay their respects to families attending the lighted ofrendas / altars, folkloric dancers with faces adorned with Día de los Muertos-styled make-up, traditional food and cultural lectures — all combined to 19th Annual Celebraciones de la Gente / Día de los Muertos at the Museum of Northern Arizon.
Presented by the museum and Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces, the event drew hundreds of visitors on a cool but welcoming weekend in Flagstaff.
The museum’s Jaime Golightly Courtyard was transformed into a candle-lit setting, with intricately cut papel picado (pierced paper) and ofrendas (altars) to welcome past loved ones to the party.
Throughout the weekend visitors enjoyed cultural dances and music, browse the intricately decorated Ofrendas that line the courtyard, and gained insights during presentations by cultural experts.
The event included performances by Ballet Folkorico de Colores — Flagstaff and Mariachi performers from Tucson.
The event concluded with with the traditional blessing of the altars/offrendas closing ceremony in the courtyard and a walk across the street to the museum’s outdoor altar at the Colton Community Garden.
Day 1
Day 2
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