Estelle Park
“Ofrendas for the Future” gave me the opportunity to learn about the elements, offerings, and energy people put into creating a meaningful altar. In the beginning, we were able to witness the beautiful altar one of the panelists shared. What stood out to me were the butterflies and hummingbirds used to bring a physical element of the altar to life. The space present today during my virtual experience felt like the stories and truths of womxn are validated.
I learned that grief does not have to be painful or about suffering. I learned that grief can be a positive experience full of celebration and honor. And remembering the dead does not have to be in the form of an altar but through other forms such as dance or singing. It gives everyone an opportunity to remember their loved ones with an authentic heart. In a way, this opportunity displayed that our stories and truths are validated by having an open space to express grief and celebration, which was also seen through the stories of the panelists today.
It was really cool to see all the support and the community of womxn who continue to advocate not only for themselves for generations forward. I found it inspiring and motivating that amid the coronavirus, there are individuals and communities still actively working to bring light to the truths and experiences of womxn and oppressed groups. I think it’s easy to lose motivation in this time when we are physically unable to unite as a community. But to have the option of virtual engagement was a phenomenal experience that illustrates integrity and ambition.
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