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El Dia de los Muertos

Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art

October 24, 2009

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Come celebrate with us at our 10th annual Fall Family Day, El Día de los Muertos. In recognition of this Latin American holiday, Cheekwood will bring the traditions of Mexico to Nashville. We’ll celebrate with traditional music and dance, vibrant art activities and authentic Mexican food. Learn about the culture of our Latin American neighbors as you explore the beautiful altar displays, shop in the bustling Mexican marketplace, and enjoy the fine cuisine from local bakeries and restaurants. Click here for the complete event schedule.

Also enjoy a Tapete display and competition. What is tapete? Tapete is the Spanish word for carpet. Usually made with colored sand, these “carpets” are a tradition for Día de los Muertos because, like life, they are temporary. Making the tapete is an art form in the Latin community and there are annual competitions in cities across Mexico. At Cheekwood, participants will use a similar temporary medium, chalk, to create the large-scale colorful murals to honor the deceased. Experience these brilliance of these large scale designs before they wash away!

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  Info Phone: (615) 356-8000

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  Dates:
  October 24, 2009

  Times:
  Saturday 11:00am-5:00pm

• NOTE: We do our best to ensure the accuracy of information, however, it is a good idea to visit the official website or call the venue for possible schedule changes.

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  Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art

  1200 Forrest Park Drive Nashville, TN 37205

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