BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Downtown Victoria Events - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Downtown Victoria Events
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Downtown Victoria Events
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Vancouver
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20240310T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20241103T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20250309T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20251102T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20260308T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20261101T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251101T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251101T233000
DTSTAMP:20251023T170218Z
CREATED:20251023T170218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T170218Z
UID:10048459-1762020000-1762039800@events.downtownvictoria.ca
SUMMARY:Dia De Muertos Gala
DESCRIPTION:Support a Powerful Cause Through Culture & Celebration. \nYour ticket includes a portion of tamale\, a portion of birria tacos\, and one non-alcoholic drink. Additional food and drinks will be available for purchase. \nEnjoy a vibrant evening with a cash bar\, silent auction\, free pool tables\, and music to dance the night away.This is more than just a cultural experience\, it’s a fundraiser with heart. All proceeds will be matched by one of our generous founders to support immigrant and refugee newcomer families facing food insecurity. Your ticket helps launch a winter food security program in 2026\, empowering communities with access to culturally meaningful food\, education\, and self-sufficiency. \nWelcome to an Immersive Journey into Mictlán Step into the sacred realm of Mictlán\, where we honor those who came before us. Inspired by the Indigenous revival of Día de los Muertos\, this gala brings deep-rooted traditions to life with love\, respect\, and community spirit. Come curious\, leave inspired. A Night of Flavor\, Tradition\, and Celebration Alongside food and drink\, the evening features a dazzling Catrina fashion show\, a live DJ\, a cash bar\, silent auction\, free pool tables\, and a powerful ofrenda (altar) demonstration. \nThis event is designed to inspire\, educate\, and celebrate. We hope you ask questions\, engage deeply\, and walk away with a deeper connection to this sacred tradition. Dress Up and Join the Runway\, Wear your finest Catrina or Catrín attire and take part in the fashion pasarela (runway walk)\, a tribute to ancestral beauty\, resilience\, and remembrance\, all while supporting a future built on community care. \nSpecial Bonus: Free Morning Altars Workshop and Ceremony Your ticket also grants you access to a free Altars Workshop and Ceremony on the morning of the event. Learn the ancestral meanings behind altar offerings and take part in a guided community ritual to honor loved ones who have passed. To reserve your spot\, email welcomegardens@vircs.bc.ca. \nThis is more than an event\, it’s a celebration for the soul\, the community\, and the future.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/dia-de-muertos-gala/
LOCATION:1315 Douglas St\, 1315 Douglas St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2E9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Causes,Cultural Event,Food & Drink
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/dia.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Immigrant & Refugee Centre":MAILTO:oarh@vircs.bc.ca
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR