Each year, a generation of monarch butterflies makes its way south from its northern homes in Canada and the USA. An event at the Houston Botanic Gardens this weekend will explore how these creatures have become part of a popular Latin American tradition.
Monarchs, which were believed by the indigenous people of Mexico to represent their ancestors returning to visit with their descendants, have become part of the Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations. They will be the focal point of Monarchs and Marigolds, which will explore these symbols of remembrance and their connection to the present and future.
The afternoon of activities will include music, dance, and other Forms of visual art. Everyone can try their hand at making paper marigolds and papel picado (Mexican tissue paper craft), and there will be an assortment of vendors offering authentic crafts made by hand in Latin America. Performances will start at the beginning of each hour, and admission to the celebration is included in the entry price to the Garden.
When hosting an outdoor event, organizers often erect tents and other cover. A printing services company can supply custom designed canopies and other pop-up marketing materials, and these can be printed with almost any graphic design.
The Houston Botanic Garden has partnered with Multicultural Education and Counseling Through the Arts (MECA) to offer this special activity this Sunday, October 13. It will run from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm.
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