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The Pasadena Tournament of Roses announced the fifth annual Día de los Muertos art competition, a celebration of art, in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles, LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, Athens Services and Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary.
Winners of this year’s regional competition will be awarded scholarships and gift cards in three age categories: 4-8, 9-13 and 14-18.
A tradition in Mexico and Central America that goes back more than 3,000 years, Día de los Muertos is an annual holiday that is now celebrated around the world. A celebration of life and death, the holiday spans two-days, during which it is believed that the spirit world and the real world become one, even if only for a moment. When it comes to traditions, festivities and flowers – we get the appeal. As an organization that’s all about a rose, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses can appreciate that the marigold holds such a prestigious place in this celebration.
ART CONTEST SUBMISSIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED.
SUBMISSIONS DUE BY 11:59 PM PST ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30.
To enter, students must be between the ages of 4 and 18. Masterpieces can take any shape or form, as long as they celebrate, reflect and honor the traditions of Día de los Muertos. We encourage students to consider the following art categories:
• Paintings & Drawings – Create an art piece featuring marigolds, monarch butterflies or other representations of the holiday.
• Calavera – Make and decorate a sugar skull.
• Ofrendas – Build or construct an altar.
• Catrina – Paint a face with traditional Día de los Muertos makeup.
• Digital Art/Graphic Design – Use technology and graphic design to bring your art to life. • Other visual arts – Get creative in some other form, including sculptures or making a traditional Día de Muertos costume.
Examples of submissions from the 2023 Día de los Muertos art competition view HERE. For submission details, please visit: https://tournamentofroses.com/diadelosmuertos/.
About the Pasadena Tournament of Roses
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses is a volunteer organization that hosts America’s New Year Celebration with the Rose Parade® presented by Honda, the Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential and a variety of accompanying events. The Association’s 935 Members supply more than 80,000 volunteer hours, which will drive the success of the 136th Rose Parade, themed “Best Day Ever!,” on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, followed by the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential. Visit www.tournamentofroses.com, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and YouTube.
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