To celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in Mexico, people build ‘Ofrendas’ to remember friends, family and people of significance who they have lost. The word Ofrenda is Spanish for ‘offering’. Offerings take the form of displays with treasured photographs, flowers, candles, food and significant objects to mark the complex and beautiful lives of those who have died. Many traditions and faiths believe that people have passed on from this world to another.

Star Bereavement are bringing their Community Ofrenda to Wakefield Artwalk for the first time, having worked with children, young people and families on the Star Bereavement Ofrenda in community locations and drop in sessions throughout October. We invite you to join the conversation and ritual of memories and meaning to commemorate and celebrate our lost loved ones, bring your own offerings and/or join in with our Ofrenda activities including making paper flowers and candles to add to the Ofrenda.

Photography Studio, Cutter Mill   
Open 5pm-8pm