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altar participants Welcome! We are proud to announce the 9th annual "Dia de
los Muertos" at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Thank you for your interest
with participating in creating an altar. The altars are the soul of
the event. This year the event will take place on Saturday, November 1st, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Important notice !
Please note that merchandise selling at the altar sites is strictly
prohibited. Violators will be evicted.
Altar Contest 1st prize
$3000, 2nd prize $2000, and 3rd prize
$1000
2007 Altar Contest WINNERS
1st place - Aldo Cruz
2nd place - Sandy Summers
3rd place - Jose
Luis Zuno
To assist in making
certain this event runs smoothly we have outlined the following rules
and instructions:  | - To reserve altar site you must
submit $50.00 refundable deposit. Make the check
to "Hollywood Forever". Mail the check to 7527
Waring Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046. Please
include your telephone and email address. Once
your check is received you will be given altar
site reservation. Your check will be returned on
the day of the event.
- Cancellations must be
made 72 hours in advance of the event to receive
your deposit check.
- Please be respectful of
the altar space by bringing large trash bags to
clean your space. Please do not leave a trace of
trash. Altar spaces not left clean of trash and
debris will not return the following year.
- All participants must sign a waiver which
will be collected on the day of set up.
- Altars will be judged in two main categories, traditional and conceptual installation.
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We encourage you to start your altar the evening
prior to the event. Or drop off your altar
supplies. You can start as early as Friday,
October 31st 2008 after 5 p.m. or as
early as 7 a.m. on Saturday, November 1st 2008.
- You must be inside the cemetery
by 12 pm at the latest. You will not be allowed to enter the cemetery after 12
pm – no exceptions. This is a Fire Department requirement. Please plan ahead, arrive organized and as early as possible for an enjoyable setup-experience. Thank you.
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Once you enter the cemetery find your name and numbered space, unload
your supplies and IMMEDIATELY MOVE YOUR CAR to the designated parking
spaces. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE! Arrive on time for we have turned away
late entries. This is painful!
- The Fire Department doesn't
allow the burning of candles! You can illuminate your altar with battery
operated lights. We will provide some battery operated lights, however
we strongly suggest that you purchase them at the following venues:
Moskatel's
738 S. Wall St. LA 90014
phone 213.689.4590
Floral Supply Syndicate (located next to Moskatel's). - We
will hold the Altar Contest with prizes for 1st prize
$3000, 2nd prize $2000, and 3rd prize
$1000. The winner will be announced at the main stage at 8:40
p.m.
| We want to thank you for your participation with this
amazing event. We look forward to working with you. If you have any
questions please contact me. Thank you. Celine
Mares - Creative Director
phone: 323.653.2383
celine@LAdayofthedead.com
Creating your Altar One
of the key elements of Dia De Los Muertos revolves around ofrendas, or
offerings, which are created through a visual display of altar-making
and grave decorating. The offerings, a main focal point of the
observance, echo the dedication and distinct love that is presented
toward the dearly departed. Altars can be created through a wide
spectrum of dedications, depending on one's creative desire. The altar
includes the four main elements of nature - Earth, Wind, Water and Fire.
| - Earth is represented
by the crop: The soul is fed by the various earthly aromas.
Placing fruit or favorite family dishes on the altar provides
nourishment for the beloved souls.
- Wind is represented by a moving object: Paper-
Mache is commonly utilized to represent the echoes of the wind.
- Water is placed in a container for the
soul to quench its thirst after the long awaited journey to the altar.
Water is also used for the means of purification.
- Fire is represented by a wax candle: Each lit
candle represents a loving soul, and an extra one is placed for the
forgotten soul.
- Copal -
Incense burned to commemorate Pre-Columbian history.
- The Cempasuchitl-Marigold known as "The flower of the
dead" blossoms in the valleys of Mexico during the months of
October and November with a bright yellow color and is central to altar
decorating. This flower aids the spirits to wander back.
- Pictures are widely used in honor of the
individual you are paying homage to.
- The
Skull - The common symbol of the holiday is the skull which is
celebrated and represented by decorative masks called calacas. In
addition sugar skulls are also tastefully created and inscribed with the
names of both the honored and living recipients on the forehead
as a means to remind us of our own mortality.
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