Day of the Dead 2022

Fandango de los Muertos 2022
Celebración de día de muertos en el Cementerio San José I y II con música en vivo y decoración de tumbas
Day of the Dead celebration at the San José I and II Cemetery with live music and tomb decoration.

Two nights - November 1 - 2 - RSVP not required, but requested.

First Night - November 1
718 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX 78741

Cementerio San José I

ProyectoTEATRO, in collaboration with UT and the XVI International Convening of Mexican Historians, kick off the first night of the "6th Fandango of the Dead" with an intimate and philosophical event in the penumbra of the San José I Cemetery. Activities include an cultural panel talk with mezcal, the US premiere of a gorgeous Mexican docu-film, artistic performances, and the decorating and lighting of the cementerio San José I.

Night 1 Schedule
𝟳:𝟭𝟱𝗣𝗠 - Ofrendas artísticas [Artistic offerings]
• Danza Azteca // Indigenous Dance
• Música de Cámara // Chamber Music
• Teatro // Theatre
𝟴:𝟬𝟬𝗣𝗠 - Alumbrada del San José 1 [Lighting of the cemetery]
𝟴:𝟯𝟬𝗣𝗠 - Plática y Mezcal [Panel Talk & Mezcal]
𝟵:𝟬𝟬𝗣𝗠 - Premier del documental: "Xantolo" [Premiere of: "Xantolo"]
𝟭𝟬:𝟬𝟬𝗣𝗠 - LIVESTREAMED Lumina Films Q & A - Directores "Xantolo"
𝟭𝟬:𝟭𝟱𝗣𝗠 - Palomazo - Son Jarocho [Musical Improvisations and Jam]
𝟭𝟬:𝟯𝟬𝗣𝗠 - Despedida [Farewell]

RSVP: https://www.fandango2022.eventbrite.com
Pan de muerto de cortesía con cada boleto!
Free day of the dead bread with every RSVP!



Second Night - November 2
**2512 Hoeke Lane. Austin, TX 78744

Cementerio San José II

For this year, Fandango de los Muertos will add a new tradition of hosting a second night of cultural programming focused solely on artistic performances that explore and honor this cultural phenomenon. This November 2nd, the day traditionally recognized as the Day of the Dead, will be celebrated with a magnificent line-up of local and international artists that will share artistic offerings of spiritual rituals, theare, music and dance near the grounds of the San José II.

Night 2 Schedule
𝟳:𝟭𝟱𝗣𝗠 - Ceremonia Mexica de Apertura [Opening Mexica Ceremony]
𝟳:𝟰𝟱𝗣𝗠 - Procesión del San José 2 [Procession in the cemetery]
𝟴:𝟭𝟱𝗣𝗠- Ofrendas artísticas [Artistic offerings]
•Teatro [Theatre]
• Danza Contemporánea [Contemporary Dance]
• Danza regional Mexicana [Ballet Folklórico]
• MUSICAL HEADLINER: Trio Los Hidalguenese (México)

RSVP: www.fandango2022.eventbrite.com
Pan de muerto de cortesía con cada boleto!
Free day of the dead bread with every RSVP!

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