Águilas Guerreras is excited to bring you this celebration of life and death. The tradition originated in Mexico and today is celebrated throughout Latin America. Deceased loved ones are remembered with colorful skulls and calacas (skeletons), altars, food, and music. Although the main dates of the celebration are November 1st and 2nd, in many regions preparations begin on October 28th and end on November 3rd. Death dresses in life and the living imitate death to demonstrate the nature of both and thus celebrate the return of the deceased loved ones. Águilas Guerreras se complace en presentarles esta celebración de la vida y la muerte. La tradición originó en México y hoy en día se celebra en toda América Latina. Con coloridas calaveras y calacas (esqueletos), altares, comida, y música se recuerda a los seres queridos fallecidos. Aunque las fechas principales de la celebración son el primero y dos de noviembre, en muchas regiones las preparaciones comienzan el 28 de octubre y terminan el 3 de noviembre. La muerte se viste de vida y los vivos imitan a la muerte para demostrar la naturaleza de ambos y así celebrar el retorno de los difuntos seres queridos. *** On the Stage / En el escenario: NMCHS Percussion Band, Kalpulli Oceloyotl, CV NEST Folklórico, Raíces Ballet Folklórico, Culturas, Buda *** Games / Juegos: Bingo / Lotería, Ring Toss / Lanzo de los aros, Bing Bag Toss / Lanzo de bolsas, Can Knockdown / Destrucción de las latas, Ping Pong ***Arts & Crafts / Artes y Manualidades: Sugar skull decoration / Decoración de calaveritas de azúcar, Coloring / Colorear, Face painting / Pintura para la cara *** Delicious Food! / ¡Comida deliciosa!: Proceeds will benefit events like these. / Las ganancias benefician a los eventos como este.
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This summer students within our district had a fantastic opportunity to participate in a week-long Mexican folkloric dancing workshop that was hosted by the students and teachers of Raíces Ballet Folklórico, a club at NMCHS. During the mornings the high school students met with their teachers to learn new choreography and to plan the dance lesson they would deliver to elementary students later that day. After lunch, the high school students traveled to Elkhorn Elementary School where they formed small groups and taught younger generations how to dance the "Jarabe Tapatío". The culmination of this fun collaboration included exciting performances by both the high school and elementary students. As a student-run club at North Monterey County High School, we, Águilas Guerreras, believe education is the key to success and every student should have equal access to this success. We advocate for education, cultural awareness, community service, and leadership at our campus and community through the various events we sponsor. Tonight we bring you “Noche del águila,” a celebration in honor of our graduating seniors in Águilas Guerreras, Raíces, and Culturas. Guest speakers: Alexis Romero (law) Jessica Zamora (law) Margarita Palacios (Educational Services) Mi Casa (Hartnell College) Manuel Bersamin (TRIO Programs)
After 2 years El Gran Baile is finally back! This is the fifth year we host this event as a fundraiser for the Aguilas Guerreras Scholarship. The baile included live performances by Club Culturas, Grupo Buda, Banda La Reluciente, and dj by Sonido Boss. We also sold drinks and snacks, including our caterer Fruit Rider. The dance was a huge success as we sold out presale tickets. Not only did we get to raise funds for the scholarship, but we also got to unite the school community and spread cultural representation and awareness.
Aguilas Guerreras hosted its annual Day of the Death event, Recuerdame IV. There were carnival games, face painting, sugar skull decorating, and live music by Grupo Buda. We also had special performances from Raices with dances from Veracruz, Jalisco, Michoacan. With a special Aztec dance performance by Kalpulli Oceloyotl.
Aguilas Guerreras hosted a lunch-time celebration to launch "Latino/ Hispanic Heritage Month". The celebration included music by Grupo Buda, carnival games, concha eating contest, and lots of dancing.
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