Featuring a company of gifted musicians and dancers, this colorful stage production is the perfect fall entertainment for youth and family audiences alike. But can this clever youth gather the missing pieces needed for her family ofrenda before it’s too late?ĭeveloped by Rhythm of the Arts, Gregory Van Acker, Sinuhé Padilla, and Elena Aráoz, with Mexico Beyond Mariachi, SUGAR SKULL! is a joyous, heartfelt adventure that delves into the rich, tuneful traditions of Día de Muertos. With her skeletal new friend, Vita dances with ancient ancestors, sings with a sorrowful sorceress, escapes the trickster Chaneques, and even meets the famous Catrina Calavera. On the Mexican holiday known as the Day of the Dead, families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food. To celebrate the holiday, artisans spend hours turning sugar, hot water. November the 1st is known as All Saints Day, in Spanish el Día de Todos los Santos, dedicated to dead children, or los muertos chiquitos. On November 1, smaller sugar skulls and sugar coffins are placed on an ofrenda to represent deceased children. The symbol that is emblematic of this holiday is the day of the dead skull. This holiday was originally an Aztec ritual that commemorated the lives of those deceased. Meet Sugar Skull, a charismatic skeleton with a secret or two. Skulls were a powerful symbol in the Aztec culture, and some were used as tribute to Mictecacihuatl, the goddess of death. Dia de los Muertos translates to Day of the Dead. Made from alfeique a type of molding paste made from sugar calaveras are thought to. Why throw a party for the dead? But when a spirited candy skeleton suddenly springs to life, Vita finds herself on a magical, musical journey to unravel the true meaning of Día de Muertos. Calavera: Often called sugar skulls, these colorful decorations have become synonymous with the holiday. Vita thinks her family has gone loco planning a celebration for deceased loved ones. To those who are unfamiliar with Día de los Muertos symbology, a skull might seem like a morbid gift. Spanish for skulls, calaveras are one of the main decorative elements of a Dia de los Muertos ofrenda and celebration. 2) is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, in particular the Central and South regions. SUGAR SKULL! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure is a touring bilingual/bicultural musical for young audiences and families that uses traditional regional music and dance from Mexico to tell the story of twelve-year-old Vita Flores. Dia de los muertos, The Day of the Dead (Oct.
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