The Pasadena Tournament of Roses is inviting submissions for its first-ever nationwide Dia de los Muertos art competition. Since 1890, the Tournament of Roses Association has hosted a New Year’s Day parade featuring floral floats, marching bands, and equestrian units.
On its website, the Tournament of Roses Association said:
“A tradition in Mexico that goes back more than 3,000 years, Dia le 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.”
The competition is open to children ages 4-18 and submissions are due by October 28, 2020. Ideas for submissions include:
- Construct an ofrenda (altar)
- Build a visual art presentation
- Create a floral arrangement
- Make and decorate a Sugar Skull
- Make a traditional Dia de los Muertos costume
- Write a literary calavera
- Paint a face with traditional Dia de los Muertos makeup
- Create an art piece featuring marigolds and/or monarch butterflies
The Tournament of Roses Association will select three winners, one from each of the following age groups:
- Ages 4-8
- Ages 9-13
- Ages 14-18
Prizes include scholarships and gift cards. To learn more about the competition, including submission guidelines, visit https://tournamentofroses.com/about/diadelosmuertos/.
