Join us for LA Ofrenda at Plaza de la Raza celebrating Mexica New Year!

Directed by Jeniffer Sanchez and performed by Danza Divina de Los Angeles, LA Ofrenda converges traditional Aztec dance, light, video, regalia and aesthetics to introduce the Aztec creation story of the 5th Sun.

There will be three performances at Plaza de la Raza’s Margo Albert Theatre, FREE to the public on:

Friday, March 8th, 5-9pm

Saturday, March 9th, 5-9pm

Sunday, March 10th, 12-4pm

Special Guest performers:

Milagros Alston

Gypsie Vasquez-Ayala

Mayelli Ayala

Bernice Vasquez

Daniela Macias

Elena Brown

Members of Danza Divina De Los Angeles:

Evelyn Ruelas Bond

Maria Recarte

Emily Chavez

Yaneth Rodriguez

Evelinn Garcia

Sol V. Ruelas

Janelle Ruelas

Metztonali Torres

Anjanette Gonzalez

Rocio Torres

Sage Scanlon-Perez

Yolitztli Torres

Jorge Chavez

Dahlia Castaneda

Musical Guests:

Joe Galarza

Ignacio Lopez

Video:

Marco Amador

Patricia Valencia

Erick Sanchez

Shadow Puppet Video by Jess Gudiel

There will be three LA Ofrenda performances on March 8-10, FREE to the public and no tickets are required.

Mexica New Year Celebration 2024 is FREE to the public and will include demonstrations by the Mesoamerican ball team Ixiim Kaak, a collaborative Community Altar by the Indigenous Wellness Collective and local art and food vendors.

For more information, contact (323)223-2475.

Plaza de la Raza is located within Lincoln Park in the historic Lincoln Heights neighborhood of East Los Angeles at 3540 North Mission Road, Los Angeles, CA 90031

Free Event Parking will be available directly across the street from the center at the Lincoln Park DMV. Additional parking is available on Selig Place and surrounding street parking.

LA Ofrenda is a part of the CA Creative Corps, which is generously supported by the California Arts Council and administered by Community Partners.

Mexica New Year Celebration and 2nd Annual LA Ofrenda