Dia de Muertos Candlelight Ceremony and Reception

Monday November 2 * 8pm * Free / donations * RSVP The public is invited to Rhizome for an indoor candlelight ceremony hosted by Mexican American installation artist Laura Irene on Monday, November 2nd at 8pm. An altar will be constructed in which the public can bring a photo or object of their loved ones to place on the altar during this evening. The public is invited to join us for this safe, thoughtful and communal experience. This night of remembrance and community is meant to create a much-needed space as we continue to process our continued loss especially for the people of Palestine as a genocide is taking place before our eyes, the loss of human lives every day is erasing lifelines of entire families and has been for the past 77 years. This year we want to acknowledge and remember all of the people that are being taken and stolen by ICE - while not dead this is a loss for our communities and families across the country but especially in DC we are under extra terror everyday. The altar will be dedicated to them and Palestine and for everyone who has lost a loved one in their life. You do not have to know someone that has passed on to participate, as your presence will be welcome as support. Loss is defined not just as in death, all types of losses need healing. You can speak or not speak; you can bring a photo or a poem whatever you like. At the end of the ceremony there will be Mexican hot chocolate and pastries.