Candle Making Workshop: Dia De Los Muertos
Come join Calle 24 in hosting a Candle Making Workshop run by Omtepe Wellness, at York Street Collective! With live beats by Profesito!
In this special workshop, participants will create personalized candles inspired by the spirit of remembrance, connection, and renewal. Each candle becomes an offering — a symbol of light guiding the souls of our loved ones back home.
You will choose from fragrances like marigold, sandalwood, rose, and vanilla — scents traditionally associated with memory and healing. Guided by the Ometepe Wellness team, you’ll learn about the art of candle-making while reflecting on the meaning behind this sacred tradition.
Through scent and creativity, we’ll honor our ancestors, share stories, and celebrate life’s cycles of transformation
About Día de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is one of the most cherished traditions in Latin American culture, especially in Mexico and Central America. Celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, it is a time to honor and remember loved ones who have passed, celebrating their lives with color, music, and offerings rather than mourning their absence.
Altars (ofrendas) are built with marigolds, candles, photographs, food, and meaningful objects that reflect the personalities of those who are remembered. Each element has symbolism — candles guide spirits home, marigolds represent the fragility and beauty of life, and incense and fragrance carry prayers into the spiritual realm.
Rather than being somber, Día de los Muertos is a joyful acknowledgment of love that transcends death — a vibrant reminder that our ancestors live on through memory, story, and ritual.
About Ometepe Wellness
Ometepe Wellness is part of Ometepe Company, a Latinx- and queer-owned brand rooted in culture, wellness, and community. Our mission is to create spaces where people can connect through creativity, mindfulness, and tradition.
Each product and experience we offer is designed to nurture the mind, body, and spirit — reminding us that wellness also means connection to where we come from and who we honor.