Mano a Mano’s Day of the Dead Celebration at the Hispanic Society

Join us in celebrating the vibrant traditions of Día de Muertos, a time dedicated to remembering and honoring our loved ones who have passed away. Contribute to the Ofrenda, enjoy art-making activities, and experience a lively musical performance by Linda EPO.

3 – 6 pm – Artmaking Workshops

Join the activity station to craft and dedicate vibrant marigold flowers, heartfelt mini altars, and personalized buttons—each creation a tribute to memory, culture, and connection.

4 pm – Linda EPO (Performance)

Be swept away by the electrifying voice of Linda EPO—a fearless blend of Mexican soul and New York grit. Her sound has traveled the world, and now she’s bringing her raw, passionate energy to the stage for a night you won’t forget.

A pop-up shop of Mexican crafts

About Linda EPO

Queens native Linda EPO is a dynamic singer, pianist, and bandleader whose transcendent performances blur cultural boundaries. She is known for her vibrant energy and stage presence. Her ability to sing in multiple languages, including English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Kreyòl, enables her to connect with audiences worldwide, creating captivating cross-cultural experiences.

The unique fusion of genres that defines Linda’s sound reflects her Haitian-Mexican heritage and the diverse musical landscape of her NYC upbringing. Her eclectic repertoire spans jazz, funk, R&B, Caribbean, and Latin music, transcending borders or easy classification.

About the Day of the Dead

The Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is one of the most important festivals in Mexico, dating back to pre-Hispanic times. This celebration is a time for families to gather and honor the souls of their loved ones who have passed away.

During this time, families create special altars known as ofrendas, which are adorned with cempasúchil (marigold) flowers, burn copal incense, and include fresh pan de muertos (bread), candles, sugar skulls, photographs, and mementos of the deceased. In Mexico, the Day of the Dead is celebrated over a week, featuring preparations of altars, food, dance, music, and special offerings for those who have passed away.

Learn more about the history of the Day of the Dead.

Mano a Mano: Mexican Culture Without Borders presents the Day of the Dead in collaboration with the Hispanic Society Museum & Library.

About Mano a Mano Mexican Culture Without Borders

Mano a Mano: Mexican Culture Without Borders (MexCulture) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in New York dedicated to celebrating Mexican culture and promoting the understanding of Mexican traditions.

About the Hispanic Society Museum and Library

The Hispanic Society of America was founded in 1904 by Archer Milton Huntington (1870-1955) to establish a free, public museum and reference library to study the art and culture of Spain, Portugal, Latin America, and the Philippines. The Hispanic Society’s collections are unparalleled in their scope and quality outside of Spain, addressing nearly every aspect of culture in Spain, as well as a large part of Portugal and Latin America, into the 20th century.