Diana Gameros

Join us for a FREE family-friendly celebration & observance in the Presidio. • Calpulli Aztec Dancing & Diya lighting • Fun, Traditional Craft Making • Planting as Remembrance • Fire Ceremony and Song --------- Come explore the traditions and cultural connections between two ancestral celebrations through enjoying traditional arts and crafts like paper flower making, rangoli art, diya lighting, planting native plants, and more as we come together to experience culture in the park. We invite you to remember loved ones by sharing a photo or message to contribute to the ofrenda at the Presidio Visitor Center. Event Schedule: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Ceremonial Opening & Welcome – East Meadow Calpulli Tonalehqueh Aztec Dancing & Diya lighting 11 a.m. – 3 p.m Ofrenda & Tree of Life – Presidio Visitor Center Traditional Crafts – Crissy Field Center Paper flower making, henna & rangoli art, calaca & diya painting 12-3 p.m. Planting as Remembrance – Quartermaster Reach 2:30 p.m. Closing Ceremony – Crissy Field Center Fire Ceremony and Carnatic songs with Roopa Mahadevan & Diana Gameros Roopa Mahadevan has been hailed a “stirring voice” by the New York Times. She is a leading second-generation Indian classical and crossover vocalist in the American diaspora known for her powerful, emotive voice, versatility, and collaborative spirit. Roopa is also a composer and passionate teacher, hoping to share the richness of the Carnatic music tradition and the liberatory power of improvisation. Diana Gameros is a singer, guitarist, pianist, composer, songwriter, music instructor, lead teaching artist with the Lullaby Project and core band member of the Immigrant Orchestra. Her music often tells stories of family, migration, identity, and home. Hosted by Partnership for the Presidio with Alliance for South Asians Taking Action and Hindus for Human Rights. For any accommodations needs please contact Miriam Manda at mmanda@presidiotrust.gov or 423.704.7187 with at least seven days’ notice to help ensure availability.