Mano a Mano: Mexican Culture Without Borders is a New York-based non-profit organization 501(c)(3) dedicated to celebrating Mexican culture and promoting the understanding of Mexican traditions through arts, culture, humanities, and annual celebrations of holidays (Day of the Dead/Día de Muertos; Christmas/Posadas y Pastorelas), as well as festivals, concerts, performances, processions, installations, and seminars. Mexicans and New York area residents celebrate the richness and diversity of Mexican arts in five key areas: music, dance, visual arts, verbal arts and ritual, and culinary traditions.  

Thier programs engage children and adults in the appreciation of traditional music, dance, spoken- word, and Mexican folk art. We partner with schools, community organizations, and cultural institutions to provide dance and music presentations, hands-on workshops, and activities on folk art-making for children, youth, and adults.

​They host a series of public events throughout the year. Our annual Day of the Dead celebrations, Posadas, and other holiday celebrations attract more than 13,000 participants annually.

Mano a Mano: Mexican Culture Without Borders has celebrated the Day of the Dead since 2004. It was one of the first organizations to educate about the cultural importance of this tradition in New York. Our mission is to preserve and present Mexican culture, including its rich traditions and contemporary relevance. Our first celebration occurred in 2004 at Madison Square Park in Manhattan; since 2005, it has been held at St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery. During October and early November, our organization visits schools to teach about the holiday and collaborates with several organizations and cultural institutions to create ofrendas and conduct workshops.