Question 1

Need the elevator to get to the second floor to attend the event?

Accepted Answer

A Cotton Factory staff member will be on site and happy to assist you!

Question 2

Where to find Parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking Available on Sherman Ave N, and surrounding streets like Landsdowne Ave and Biggar Ave. There is also a parking lot in back of building. Cost: Free.

Question 3

What is Day of the Dead?

Accepted Answer

Day of the Dead is a sacred cultural tradition with deep roots in Indigenous Mesoamerican cosmologies. Celebrated primarily in Mexico. It embraces death as a natural and integral part of life, and recognizes that the spirits of the departed continue to exist, remembered and cherished by the living.

Question 4

What is Pan de Muerto - Day of the Dead bread?

Accepted Answer

A delicious, symbolic way to honor the bond between the living and the dead. The round shape represents the cycle of life and death. The bone decorations symbolize the departed souls and their journey. The centre represents a skull or heart. The sugar reflects the act of remembering with joy.

Question 5

What is the significance of chocolate during the Day of the Dead?

Accepted Answer

Chocolate is a valued and sacred food rooted in Indigenous Aztec and Mayan cultures. Hot chocolate symbolizes comfort, warmth, and nourishment for the returning spirits of loved ones. It celebrates the connection between the living and the departed and is often served with pan de muerto.

Question 6

Where can I find links about the Day of the Dead?

Accepted Answer

https://latino.si.edu/learn/teaching-and-learning-resources/day-dead-resources https://thegracemuseum.org/learn/2020-11-4-dia-de-los-muertos-symbols-and-traditions/ 
https://awnnetwork.org/day-of-the-dead-in-guatemala-and-mexico-honoring-our-ancestors/

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