Papel Picado Crafting Workshop | LAHM 25, 18 October | Event in Burnaby | AllEvents

Papel Picado Crafting Workshop | LAHM 25

Latin American Heritage Month Festival

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Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 03:00 pm

Brentwood Mall

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Date & Location

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 03:00 pm (PDT)

Brentwood Mall

4567 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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Papel Picado Crafting Workshop | LAHM 25
Discover the artistry of papel picado, a traditional Mexican folk art where intricate designs are cut into colorful tissue paper. At this workshop in Burnaby’s Brentwood Mall Plaza, participants will design and create their own festive banners while learning the cultural symbolism of colors and patterns.

Papel picado is more than decoration—it represents the fragility of life and is an essential element of celebrations like Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), connecting the physical and spiritual worlds.

What You’ll Learn
The history and cultural meaning of papel picado
Symbolism of colors in Mexican traditions
Step-by-step crafting techniques
How papel picado is used during Day of the Dead celebrations
Who Can Join?
This activity is family-friendly and open to all ages. It’s perfect for anyone interested in exploring Mexican culture through craft and creativity.

Latin American Heritage Month (LAHM) Festival is an annual celebration in BC that highlights the rich cultural diversity, traditions, and contributions of Latin American communities. Organized by Latincouver, a non-profit that connects Latin American and Canadian cultures, the festival runs from the middle of October to the beginning of November and features a variety of activities, including music, dance performances, film screenings, art exhibitions, and culinary experiences.

For more details, visit the official page at LAHM 25. There, you’ll find the full schedule, event locations, and highlights of the celebration.


Also check out other Festivals in Burnaby, Workshops in Burnaby, Arts events in Burnaby.

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Papel Picado Crafting Workshop | LAHM 25, 18 October | Event in Burnaby | AllEvents
Papel Picado Crafting Workshop | LAHM 25
Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 03:00 pm