EPISODE · Nov 2, 2023 · 41 MIN
Artists Ofelia Esparza y Rosanna Esparza Ahrens: Our Chicana Mexicana National Treasures and their Dia de los Muertos Ofrendas
from HealthCare UnTold · host Vanessa White, Barbara Ann Garcia, Rosanna Esparza Ahrens, Ofelia Esparza, Gerado Sandoval
The Esparza family, led by Ofelia Esparza, has continued to bring Dia De Los Muertos Altars and activities to the community during the Covid19 restrictions by going virtual in association with Self Help Graphic in Los Angeles, California.Ofelia Esparza shares her rich history of Altar making and her mother's influence on her artistic development.Honoring our Ancestors is so important to our wellbeing and health, remembering how their lives contributed to our family histories.The Esparza Family also provides health and wellness activities through their Tonalli Studio to the greater communities and women who are incarcerated.
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Recast in Honor of our guest who passed: Juan Pablo Gutierrez Sanchez Laura Segura Arturo Olivas Dia de Los Muertos, celebrated November 1st and 2nd, has become a National Celebration dedicated to honoring and remembering our Ancestors. For 47 years Ofelia Esparza and now her children have continued to help lead the Dia De Los Muertos Celebrations sponsored by Self Help Graphics in East Los Angeles. Ofelia Esparza brought her artistic abilities and her family history of Altar making to the greater community of East Los Angeles, and has been honored by the National Endowment of the Arts. In addition, Ofelia and her daughter Rosanna offer health and wellness activities in the community and for women who have been incarcerated through their Tonalli Studio.
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Artists Ofelia Esparza y Rosanna Esparza Ahrens: Our Chicana Mexicana National Treasures and their Dia de los Muertos Ofrendas
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