Dia De Los Muertos LA: Main Stage Performances (Part 3)

This year’s Dia De Los Muertos: Shamanic Visions of the Huicol festival at Hollywood Forever was a 12-hour cultural celebration in honor of those who have passed.

Xavier Quijas Yxayotl "Splendorous Mictlan" and Dancers — Xavier Quijas Yxayotl “Splendorous Mictlan” and Dancers

Hollywood Forever’s Lady of the Dead website has an excellent review of the ancient rituals on display at the festival.

After the Sunset Shaman Ceremony featured in our Part 1 blog, then wandering through the Altars and Atmosphere in Part 2, one arrived at the main stage, one of three set up on the vast grounds of Hollywood Forever.

Huichol Musical began the evening with a lively set.

Huichol Musical perform at Dia De Los Muertos LA — Huichol Musical

Next, Maria Elena Cabezut, Cultural Attache, Consulate of Mexico took the mic to speak of the significance of the evening to the local community.

The visual extravaganza that is Grupo de Danza Nayare is something to behold!

Grupo de Danza Nayare performs at Dia De Los Muertos - Shamanic Visions of the Huichol — Grupo de Danza Nayare

The detail in their costuming and makeup is stunning!

Not to mention the sheer variety as they passed in procession.

There were creatures among them too!

Festival attendee Amber Allison was selected from among the thousands of costumed guests and awarded the “Best Costume” of the event.

Best Costume Winner Amber Allison on stage at Dia De Los Muertos - Shamanic Visions of the Huichol — Best Costume Winner Amber Allison

The next performance was steeped in ancient ritual traditions, introduced by flutes and incense.

Dressed in traditional Aztec garb, the dancers performed ancient rites in honor of the dead.

Honoring great warriors of the past.

The ceremonies were stunning displays of ancient heritage.

The details in each performer’s appearance and unique style of dance … simply amazing!

Closing out the main stage acts, singer/songwriter Lila Downs took the stage with a lively set.

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Huichol Musical

Maria Elena Cabezut, Cultural Attache, Consulate of Mexico

Dia De Los Muertos – Shamanic Visions of the Huichol

Grupo de Danza Nayare

Costumed Characters at Dia De Los Muertos – Shamanic Visions of the Huichol

Dia De Los Muertos – Shamanic Visions of the Huichol at Hollywood Forever

Best Costume Winner Amber Allison

Xavier Quijas Yxayotl “Splendorous Mictlan” and Dancers

Xavier Quijas Yxayotl “Splendorous Mictlan”

Xavier Quijas Yxayotl “Splendorous Mictlan” and Dancers

Xavier Quijas Yxayotl “Splendorous Mictlan”

Xavier Quijas Yxayotl “Splendorous Mictlan” and Dancers

Singer/songwriter Lila Downs

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