VIVA LA VIDA DE FRIDA arts workshops
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Discover your creativity at VIVA LA VIDA DE FRIDA CELEBRATION!Join our exciting program of art workshops and activities throughout the day.
FREE ENTRY to the Frida event • Paid workshops available • Raffles + Silent Auction to aid Venezuela
VIVA LA VIDA DE FRIDA
Experience a colourful celebration of Frida Kahlo's life while raising funds for Venezuelan earthquake relief
Saturday 11 July, Adelaide will come alive with the colours, music, art and spirit of Mexico as VIVA LA VIDA DE FRIDA transforms the North Adelaide Community Centre into a vibrant fiesta celebrating the extraordinary life of iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.
This cultural event is also a fundraiser supporting victims of the recent devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, with proceeds from hot food sales, the raffle and silent auction being donated to earthquake relief through Caritas Australia.
The festival takes its name from "Viva La Vida" ("Long Live Life"), the title of Frida Kahlo's final painting, completed shortly before her death in 1954. It perfectly reflects the celebration's themes of resilience, creativity, courage and embracing life despite adversity.
Held during Frida Kahlo Month—marking her birth on 6 July 1907 and her passing on 13 July 1954—the family-friendly event invites visitors of all ages to immerse themselves in authentic Mexican and Latin American culture through music, dance, art, food and interactive experiences.
Visitors can enjoy authentic Mexican and Latin American cuisine, traditional sweets, artisan market stalls, Frida-inspired décor, colourful floral installations and a festive cantina serving Mexican-inspired beverages.
Throughout the day, audiences will experience traditional Mexican folkloric dance performances by the Mexican Revolution dance group, Latin dance showcases by La Bomba Productions, live music by Latin Soul and social dancing led by DJ Señorita featuring salsa, cumbia, bachata, boleros, rancheras and other Latin rhythms.
Creative workshops for children and adults include a Frida Textile Portrait Collage Workshop with Brazilian artist Oscar Arrais, Frida-inspired fan and earring decorating sessions, and mini piñata workshops for children.
Attendees are encouraged to dress as Frida Kahlo and enter the Frida Look-alike Competition, celebrating her iconic fashion featuring embroidered blouses, colourful shawls, indigenous Mexican dress, elaborate flower crowns, bold red lipstick and her unmistakable signature style.
One of the events most unique attractions will be the Roaming Fridas, where costumed performers will share fascinating factual stories about Frida Kahlo's remarkable life, artistic legacy, personal struggles and enduring influence on generations around the world.
Event organiser Natalie Stansfield from LA BOMBA said the celebration is about bringing people together through culture while helping those in need.
"Frida Kahlo's life was defined by resilience, creativity and hope despite immense hardship. We felt there could be no better inspiration for an event that celebrates life while raising vital funds for families rebuilding after the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela."
VIVA LA VIDA DE FRIDA welcomes everyone, whether they are passionate about Mexican culture, lovers of art and music, families looking for a fun day out or simply wanting to support an important humanitarian cause.
EVENT DETAILS:
VIVA LA VIDA DE FRIDA
Saturday 11 July
1:30 pm – 10:30 pm
North Adelaide Community Centre
176 Tynte Street, North Adelaide
FREE ENTRY - Food, drinks, workshops, crafts to be purchased
FUNDRAISING: All proceeds from food sales, raffles and silent auction will be donated to Venezuelan earthquake relief via Caritas.
Event Highlights
• Delicious Latin street foods
• Traditional sweets
• Live Latin music with LATIN SOUL band
• Mexican folkloric dance performances
• Salsa, cumbia and traditional dancing
• Frida Look-alike Competition (Adults & Children)
• Interactive cultural workshops: textile collage, hand fan and earring decorating + Mini piñatas
• Roaming Fridas sharing fascinating historical stories
• Artisan market stalls
• Family-friendly entertainment all day
For further information contact:
La Bomba Latin Productions
Mb: 0401 811 722
Em: labombaproductions@hotmail.com
PROGRAMA (subject to change)
1PM - DOORS OPEN
Food + Bar + Musica available all day
1:15PM – 3:30PM / FRIDA PORTRAIT/ TEXTILE COLLAGE CRAFT WORKSHOP with Brazilian creative: Oscar Arrais (WORKSHOP ROOM) - online booking essential!
1:50PM – 2:30PM / Mini piñata workshop by Piñartistry (45 MINS) MAIN HALL
GLITTER TATTOOS – BEL MARTINEZ
3:30PM – 4:45PM / Mini piñata workshop by Piñartistry (45 MINS) MAIN HALL
GLITTER TATTOOS – BEL MARTINEZ
5:00PM – Piñata for kids (outside) – FREE
5:30PM – Mexican Revolution Dancers
5:45PM – INTRO FRIDAS + FACTS SESSION
6:00PM – Mexican Revolution Dancers
6:05PM - LATIN SOUL BAND
6:45PM - Mexican Revolution Dancers
7:00PM - FRIDA Look-a-like competition
7:30PM - Musica
8:00PM – LA BOMBA Salsa dance sessions with Dayan + Dennis, rueda jams + follow me's
Social dancing until the end
10:30PM - Event ends
Date
WORKSHOPS RUN ALL DAYLocation
NORTH ADELAIDE COMMUNITY CENTRE
176 TYNTE STREET , NORTH ADELAIDE SOUTH AUSTRALIA 5006
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