Saturday, October 17, 2015

HOLLYWOOD FOREVER ANNOUNCES FULL SCHEDULE, MAIN STAGE HOSTS AND UNVEILS THE OFFICIAL POSTER OF THE 2015 DIA DE LOS MUERTOS TAKING PLACE ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 24

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Hollywood Forever Cemetery announced the complete schedule of the 16th edition of their Dia de los Muertos festival taking place on Saturday, October 24, 2015. The premiere cultural event celebrating the traditional Mexican holiday will feature Telemundo’s Al Rojo Vivo entertainment reporter Jessica Carrillo and Univision’s recently names national host Luis Sandoval as this year’s “Muerte y Tradición” stage hosts. The official poster features the work of 21st century Huichol yarn painter Cilau Valadez. See www.ladayofthedead.com for more information about the event. Join the conversation online and in social media using #HollywoodForever and #LaDayOfTheDead in your comments, pictures and videos. Follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/ladayofthedead and Facebook.com/hwdforever; and @hwdforever on Twitter and Instagram.

Jessica Carrillo, from Teocaltiche Jalisco, is a correspondent for Telemundo's national show "Al Rojo Vivo". She has contributed as co-host of "Al Rojo Vivo", the morning show "Un Nuevo Dia" and the “Premios Tu Mundo red carpet" for the network. With over 10 years of television experience, Jessica has managed to win over the Latino audience and the affection of music and film artists, landing exclusive interviews with Enrique Iglesias, Jennifer López, Gerardo Ortiz, Los Tucanes de Tijuana, Don Omar, Pepe Aguilar and Banda el Recodo to name a few. She has also been the bridge between Latino viewers and the biggest Hollywood stars, covering acclaimed Oscar, Golden Globe, Grammy and Billboard awards. She has participated as a special guest on "The Rundown" on MSNBC and during the past four years, Jessica has been the face of Telemundo.com hosting live broadcasts (livestreams) of the Billboard Latin music awards and the Alma Awards.

Luis Sandoval is native to the state of Nayarit Mexico, he possesses a dynamic personality with positive energy, unparalleled talent, and laugh-out-loud sense of humor. Audiences all over the country have had the opportunity to fall in love with his charm and ability to transmit positive energy through the small screen. Since 2011 Luis has been a star reporter for Univision’s syndicated show “Despierta America”, and next week he will be hosting his own show named “LAnzate” debuting nationwide on Univision.

Cilau Valadez is the son of renowned Huichol artist Mariano Valadez and anthropologist Susana Eger Valadez. He grew up in Santiago Ixcuintla, Nayarit Mexico. Cilau’s parents were the founders of The Huichol Center, non-profit organization that has provided medical aid, food, shelter and artist training to hundreds of Huichol migrants who worked in inhumane conditions throughout the nearby tobacco fields. Their humanitarian project has “transformed field hands to creative hands”, and helped the Huichols produce high quality artwork that they could sell instead of working in the fields. Throughout his childhood Cilau was surrounded by Huichol master artists and their beautiful creations that were inspired by the tribe’s native myths and spirituality. Under the tutelage of his father Mariano Cilau learned this intricate art form and the deep meanings of the symbols. He participated in many ceremonies and was mentored by an elder shaman where he gained firsthand knowledge of Huichol mysticism. Cilau took advantage of his dual citizenship and at the age of 14, decided he wanted to attend High School in the United States where he could learn to speak English. Staying with friends and family, he graduated from Berkeley High in Berkeley, CA and returned home to Mexico, inspired to make the commitment to become a full-time yarn painter. Since then he has taken this art form to a new level, incorporating his unique cultural identity into dramatic art that blends Huichol cultural traditions with the cosmic consciousness he has acquired on his own spiritual path to higher knowledge.

Headlined by world renowned Mexican-American singer Lila Downs; the event’s “Muerte y Tradición” stage will also feature performances by retro-cumbia group La Misa Negra, Mexican folk singer Edna Vasquez, East LA’s own English language mariachi band that pays homage to the music of The Smiths/Morrissey: El Mariachi Manchester and, making their Los Angeles Premiere, award winning group Huichol Musical. Tickets for the event are now available athollywoodforever.ticketfly.com. Guest are encouraged to pre-purchase their tickets online prior to arriving to the event. This year, the theme of the festival is “Shamanic Visions of the Huichol” and will honor and highlight Huichol culture as well as their unique and strikingly colorful artistic representations of life and death.


ALTAR EXHIBITS 12pm – 12am
Winners announced at 7:30pm at Main Stage
AZTEC DANCES & RITUALS 12pm – 12am
Throughout the cemetery grounds
CHILDREN’S ART CENTER 12pm – 6pm
Make a Gods Eye • Arts & Crafts • Face Painting
MAIN ENTRANCE
Huichol Shaman “Blessing” 1:00pm
PROCESSION from entrance to main stage 1:30pm – Led by Huichol Shaman
COSTUME CONTEST 12pm – 7pm
Photo booth – at chapel island inside main entrance
Winner announced at 7:30pm at Main Stage
CATHEDRAL ART EXHIBIT 12pm – 12am
OFFICIAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Cilau Valadez
OTHER ARTISTS:
  • Daniel Cervantes
  • Francisco Loza
  • Jesus Molina
  • Luis Alberto Saavedra
  • Luis Villanueva
  • Manuel Benitez
  • Manuel Sauceda
  • Mar Abella
  • Maria del Refugio Coronado
  • Mario Odasa
  • Mauricio Canas
  • Rogelio Hernandez
  • Salvador Rodriguez
  • Serafin Venegas
LA CATRINA STAGE 3:00pm – 9:30pm
MUSIC, THEATER & DANCE
  • Nayare – Folkloric Dance Group
  • Hermanos Rios – Musical Group
  • Libre Movimiento – Butho Dance
  • Jesús Angulo – Singer
  • Dance Art “WIXARITARI” special choreography debut
  • Malena Durán – Singer
  • Conjunto Hermanos Rios – Musical Group
EL FANDANGO EN SU ESPLENDOR STAGE 3:30pm – 12am
TRADITIONAL MUSIC FROM SOUTH EAST COAST OF MEXICO
  • Ballet Xhanat de Fiacro Castro
  • Ballet Internacional de Lucia Parra
  • Conjunto Tenocelomeh (Son Jarocho)
  • Conjunto Regional Alma Suriana (Nayarit)
  • Conjunto Jardin (Son Jarocho)
  • Along for the Ride (Bossanova)
  • Estampa Nayarit (Regional Alma Suriana)
  • Estampa Jarocha (Tenocelomeh)
  • Conjunto Zacamdu (Son Jarocho)
  • Emanuel Benitez “Manu” (Canta-Autor Nayarit)
  • Viento Callejero (Cumbia Urbana)
  • Son Cache (son Cubano, Salsa)
MUERTE Y TRADICIÓN STAGE 2:00pm – 11pm
MAIN STAGE – MUSIC & DANCE PERFORMANCES
  • LILA DOWNS
  • HUICHOL MUSICAL
  • LA MISA NEGRA
  • EL MARIACHI MANCHESTER ( The Smiths / Morrissey Mariachi Tribute)
  • EDNA VAZQUEZ


Recognized as one of the largest Dia de los Muertos celebrations outside of Mexico, the 2015 edition of Dia de los Muertos at Hollywood Forever is themed: “Shamanic Visions of the Huichol”. The festival will feature an impressive and extensive Huichol arts and crafts exhibit with artisans working on site; as well as live shamanic ritual demonstrations. Huichol art has been recognized worldwide for its colorful beadwork and yarn work that reflect a reverent and symbiotic relationship with nature.

Widely known for the strikingly beautiful and elaborate altars erected by community members in memory of their ancestors and loved ones; Dia de los Muertos at Hollywood Forever also features a vibrant traditional procession in the home of Hollywood’s Immortals with traditional Aztec blessings and Regional musical-dance group dedications, musical performances by world renowned and award winning recording artists, hundreds of Aztec ritual dancers in full costume, music and theatrical performances, an art exhibition in the Cathedral Mausoleum, a costume contest, children’s arts projects, arts and crafts vendors and a variety of food vendors.

Home to the oldest memorial park in Hollywood dating back to 1899, Hollywood Forever is the largest at any cemetery in USA which opens its gates and welcomes its surrounding community to commemorate Dia de los Muertos. Hollywood Forever is genuinely focused in striving to bestow a memorable occasion by embracing the celebratory process of death and dying through providing a historically recognized cultural setting for this festive event and sacred observance. This community based event encompasses and visually illustrates a pre- Columbian view of death which is both joyous and traditional with a modern eclectic celebratory observance.

Hollywood Forever is located at 6000 Santa Monica Blvd; Hollywood, CA 90038. For more information aboutDia de los Muertos at Hollywood Forever please see us online and in social media:

Online:            www.ladayofthedead.com and www.hollywoodforever.com
Twitter:           @hwdforever
Instagram:       @hwdforever

Join the conversation using #HollywoodForever #DiaDeLosMuertosLA and #LaDayOfTheDead in your comments, pictures and videos.



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