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Today, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® announced our first-ever Dia de los Muertos art competition, a celebration of art. In partnership with; Concamin, EWomenMX, Mexican Consulate in Los Angeles and the Roybal Foundation, we will award scholarships and gift cards in three age categories; 4-8, 9-13 and 14-18.
A tradition in Mexico that goes back more than 3,000 years, Dia le los Muertos is an annual holiday that is now celebrated around the world. A celebration of life and death, the holiday spans two-days, during which it is believed that the spirit world and the real world become one, even if only for a moment. When it comes to traditions, festivities and flowers – we get the appeal. As an organization that’s all about a rose, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses can appreciate that the marigold holds such a prestigious place in this celebration.
Submissions Due By Noon on Wednesday, October 28. Winners Announces on Monday, November 2 (details to come).
To enter, you must be between the ages of 4 and 18. Your masterpiece can take any shape or form, as long as it celebrates, reflects and honors the traditions of Dia de los Muertos.
A few ideas of what you can create and submit:
• Construct an ofrenda (altar)
• Build a visual art presentation
• Create a floral arrangement
• Make and decorate a Sugar Skull
• Make a traditional Dia de los Muertos costume
• Write a literary calavera
• Paint a face with traditional Dia de los Muertos makeup
• Create an art piece featuring marigolds and/or monarch butterflies
• Prizes include scholarships and gift cards!
For submission details, please visit www.tournamentofroses.com/about/diadelosmuertos/
About the Pasadena Tournament of Roses®
The Tournament of Roses is a volunteer organization that hosts America’s New Year Celebration® with the Rose Parade® and the Rose Bowl Game® and a variety of accompanying events. 935 volunteer members of the association drive the success of these annual events. For more information, visit www.tournamentofroses.com. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
