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Join the Chicano Humanities and Arts Council (CHAC) to learn about and decorate “Nichos.”
In Mexican and South American cultures, small, decorated boxes called “Nichos” are commonly found in homes and public places, displayed on walls, pedestals or Day of the Dead altars. Made from wood or tin and often painted with bright colors, they provide a stage-like setting for an object or collection of objects that have great significance. Appropriate for ages 6 and older. Space is limited; registration required. Register each individual participant.
Chicos Nichos: Arte con Chicano Humanities & Arts Council (CHAC)
Únase al Chicano Humanities and Arts Council (CHAC) para aprender y decorar “Nichos”. En la cultura mexicana y sudamericana, son tradicionales unas cajas pequeñas decoradas llamadas “Nichos”, que se encuentran comúnmente en los hogares y lugares públicos, y se exhiben en paredes, pedestales o altares del Día de los Muertos. Se fabrican con madera o lata, y se pintan con colores brillantes, se utilizan para colocar un objeto o una colección de objetos de gran importancia. Apropiado para personas de 6 años o más. El espacio es limitado; se requiere registro. Registre a cada participante de forma individual.
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https://events.anythinklibraries.org/event/9251216
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