

“There is something very mystical about mariachi music,” says Alegria.

Since 2003, under the leadership of bandleader, vocalist and guitarist Alex Alegria, Los Dorados have been sharing the passion, love and respect for this internationally recognized art form. Los Dorados is a collection of musical talent playing the finest of Mexican traditional music, with their own unique northern twist. Los Dorados is Canada’s premier 12-piece mariachi ensemble. Guided and self-guided tours of Xicanx: Dreamers + Changemakers / Soñadores + creadores del cambio | On the hour, from 5 – 9 pm Traditional Day of the Dead treats (hot chocolate, coffee, pan de muerto) (free) Tamales by Antojos y Sabores (for sale) | 5 – 9 pm Performance by Casa Meshiko-Mexica Aztec Dance Group | 6:30 pmįace painting and button making in the lobby | 5 – 9 pm Performance by Mariachi Los Dorados | 5:30 pm
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Learn how to make your own Day of the Dead altar with artist Paloma Morales | 4 – 5 pm

We encourage visitors to attend in costumes. Enjoy traditional Day of the Dead treats such as pan de muerto, hot chocolate, and tamales by by Antojos y Sabores. Take a guided tour of MOA’s bilingual English-Spanish feature exhibition Xicanx: Dreamers + Changemakers / Soñadores + creadores del cambio. Visit the Dia de los Muertos altar in MOA’s Haida House, created by local Mexican artist Paloma Morales, and contribute photos and mementos of your loved ones to the altar. For this special occasion, MOA will stay open late-until 9 pm-with an evening full of festivities.
