On Monday, November 2, 2009, Stephen F. Austin State University, the U.S. Forest Service and Texas Forest Service’s Urban and Rural Connections program hosted the Aztec Cultural Ataché, Quetzal Ollín Chicuahuac in a special performance celebrating the Day of the Dead, “el Dia de los Muertos” through interpretive dance and music linking culture and nature. The event also included poetry readings from the book, Cansiones de Flores, “Songs of the Flowers” created by SFASU Art Professor, Charlie Jones and the LaNana Creek Press in collaboration with Mexico City artist, Carolina Vinamata.
Every day is better with a hug from Smokey the Bear
a regular snake bonanza!
Modern alter construction for celebrating the Day of the Dead
Learning a little about Aztec culture and the construction of the traditional Aztec alter for el Dia de los Muertos
Aztec dancers opening the ceremony (honoring the east)
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