Día de los Muertos Papel Picado Craft

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Kids, Elementary School
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Allowed Ages: 6 years to 12 years

Event Details

Join us to celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) by making yours own papel picado.

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WHAT IS PAPEL PICADO? 
Papel picado translates to “perforated paper,” which is used to create tissue paper banners with intricate designs. This traditional art consists of cutouts that are often strung together to create colorful banners used to decorate for celebrations and festivals. 

HOW IS PAPEL PICADO USED FOR DAY OF THE DEAD AND WHAT DOES IT REPRESENT?
Colorful papel picado is often displayed on Día de los Muertos altars and represents the union between life and death. This delicate tissue paper also signifies the fragility of life as it is ephemeral, as well as the element of wind