(Photo caption – 2024 Tournament of Roses Día de los Muertos art competition first place winners, from left to right; 4-8 age group, Brishti Biswas; 9-13 age group, Camila Chikitina Mondragon-Acevedo; 14-18 age group, Michelle Anay Garcia, 14-18 age group.)
PASADENA, Calif. (November 2, 2024) – The Pasadena Tournament of Roses announces the winners of the fifth annual Día de losMuertos art competition, a celebration of art and culture, in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles, LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, Athens Services, Ed and Delia Corey, Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary and Wife of the Party.
More than 1000 students participated, and their artwork highlighted the traditions of Día de los Muertos and artistic talent in numerous art forms, including drawing, face painting, poetry and more.
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.
Winners of this year’s regional competition were awarded cash prizes and gift cards in three age categories: 4-8, 9-13 and 14-18.
Entertainment and refreshments for the event were provided by Chef Michelle & Company, Chiquita Bonita Restaurant and El PortalRestaurant.
Feliz Día de los Muertos from the Pasadena Tournament of Roses.
