Xantolo Comes Alive in Chicago

Name: Xantolo Comes Alive in Chicago
Start: 2024-10-18T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-10-18T19:30:00-05:00
Location: 1852 W 19th St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60608

Schedule

Fri Oct 18 2024 at 12:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

1852 W 19th St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60608 | Chicago, IL

The National Museum of Mexican Art, in coordination with the Government of the State of San Luis Potosí, through the Ministry of Culture, presents Xantolo in Chicago. The elders say that during the Day of the Dead, the living and the dead share the same space, gathering around the altar in an act of offering and reciprocity. In San Luis Potosí, especially in the Huasteca region, this celebration is known as Xantolo, a time to honor the cycle of life and death, bringing the spirits of our ancestors back to earth. "Xantolo comes alive in Chicago" is an opportunity to showcase the rich cultural heritage of our roots and revitalize the festivity, transforming it into a physical and symbolic space that promotes interculturality and an appreciation for diversity. During this event, traditional dances and music merge, creating an atmosphere of light, magic, and color. This cultural exchange seeks not only to spread the traditions of Xantolo but also to strengthen the ties between San Luis Potosí and the Mexican community in Chicago.
The delegation from San Luis Potosí will also participate in a free series of cultural activities. Join us at 12:00 pm inside the Museum for a conversation titled: The Tradition of Xantolo in the Huasteca Potosina and at 3:00 pm, a workshop titled Xantolo’s Ofrenda Kitchen. Lastly, don’t miss a musical performance at 6:00 pm in the Ray Castro Plaza, celebrating San Luis Potosí’s traditional Huastecan roots.
This event will be presented in Spanish.