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As part of the first edition of the
International Day for the

Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage,
proclaimed by UNESCO


Dragon Dance Theatre will participate by organizing 2 events

to highlight the diversity and richness of living heritage and raise awareness of the importance of safeguarding it.

The live event : 

Day of the Dead, Night of the Souls

a parade and theatrical presentation
on the theme of the traditional Mexican Day of the Dead

(Scroll down for more info)

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The online event :

will be the launch of the November edition
of the photography magazine Dek Unu
featuring (almost) 50 years of performance by Théâtre la Danse du Dragon.

(link and details about this will be updated)

Both projects are scheduled for November 1, 2024.

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 Day of the Dead, Night of the Souls

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To participate: contact us >> dragondancetheatre2@gmail.com

Join us  for a parade and musical tribute to those who have left us commemorating their visit in the Mexican tradition

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A community theatre event, presented to neighborhood audiences;

 

a fusion of cultures, involving local artists from diverse backgrounds presenting songs and poetry using puppets and masks;  


Included will be traditional skeletons, an altar, as well as Mexican folk songs and costumes.


Parade followed by a theatrical presentation in a circle.

The event will take place November 1, 2024 in Trois-Rivières, Québec Canada

Parade starts at 7 pm, at the end of the Rue de la Liberté 

and will turn left on rue de la Nacelle, right onto Rue de la Sentinelle,

and then left on Rue de la Concorde

(total from start to finish, the parade will be a 500 meter walk approximately)

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Once we get to the Parc de la Concorde,

we will set up a small altar and stage where we will gather in a circle. 

we will proceed with offerings to the altar

and continue with short performances, poetry and singing.

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The participants and public are invited to bring an offering for the altar. 

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This activity is FREE of charge

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TaChencho and Cata
Dia de los Muertos in Tehuantapec, 2023
Underworld - Dragon Dance Theatre
Sam and Katah playing at Usine106U in 2011
Skeletons at computer
Sam and Katah Altar Day of the Dead 2020
Underworld - Dragon Dance Theatre 2021
Dragon Dance Theatre
Katah at keyboard
DoD 2021- Still for rehearsal movie
Calaveras - Day of the Dead 2020
Altar - 2021
Dia de los Muertos - Titeriteros
El Modelo
Visit to the Hobbs family - cemetary
Skeletons at the coal plant
Horse and Rider
Skeletons at the ranch
Skeletons camping
Skeletons at the saloon
Mid way USA
Dragon Dance Altar - Day of the Dead 2012

Click on a photo to start
flipping through the album

Skeleton puppets created by Tomas Luna in collaboration with Dragon Dance Theatre

DRAGON DANCE THEATRE
Théâtre la Danse du Dragon

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