Todos Somos América (We Are ALL America)
Event | Event: Festival Todos Somos América | We Are All America Festival
Fecha | Date: Sunday, September 29th | Domingo, 29 de septiembre
Lugar | Location: The Sails on the Square | En el centro de Hickory
Hora | Time: 3-8 pm
Each year, the United States observes National Hispanic Heritage Month “Mes de la Herencia Hispana” from September 15th to October 15th, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988.
This year, Centro Latino, in partnership with the City of Hickory, will hold its third annual Todos Somos América (We are all America) festival Sunday, September 29th, Under The Sails on the Square from 3-8 p.m.
The event will include activities for the whole family including exhibits about various Latin American countries, face painting and piñatas for children, food trucks, a karate demonstration by children that participate in Centro Latino’s after school enrichment program Abriendo Puertas, raffles, a DJ playing traditional music, a Quinceañera’s parade and competition, and traditional dances. We will be presenting the third annual Outstanding Catawba County Latino award and our Abriendo Puertas scholarships.
Through this festival, our intention is to acknowledge and honor the substantial contributions that Latinos bring to Catawba County. By doing so, we hope to enhance cultural awareness and strengthen community engagement among our residents. Our goal is to transform our county into a more culturally diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all. Throughout the festival, we will celebrate our vibrant dances, traditional music, and rich language. Recognizing that Latinos play a pivotal role in our local economy and workforce, they have also played a significant part in creating an improved living environment.
In addition, we intend to ignite inspiration within younger generations of the Latino community, fostering a profound sense of pride in their heritage and culture, ultimately nurturing a feeling of belonging and identity.
We would like to provide an opportunity for people from various backgrounds to immerse themselves in and learn about Latino cultures. We are actively promoting understanding, embracing the beauty of diversity, and forging meaningful connections across our communities.
Music | Dance | Food | Games | Face painting | Piñatas | Raffles | Quinceañera parade and contest |
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Este evento va a incluir actividades para toda la familia incluyendo productos y comidas de países latinoamericanos, pintacaritas y piñatas para niños, camiones de comida, rifas, una discomóvil con música latinoamericana, un desfile de quinceañera y concurso. También haremos la presentación del premio al Latino Sobresaliente del Condado de Catawba y la presentación de las Becas Abriendo Puertas.
* ¡No olvide ponerse su camiseta, vestidos o trajes típicos de su país latinoamericano favorito!
* Lleve sus propias sillas o mantas para sentarse.
* Ya saben que amamos a las mascotas PERO SOLO se puede llevar animales de servicio.
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The event will include activities for the whole family including products and foods aout various Latin American countries, face painting and piñatas for children, food trucks, raffles, a DJ playing traditional music, a quinceañera’s parade and competition, and traditional dances. We will be presenting the third annual Outstanding Catawba County Latino award and our Abriendo Puertas scholarships.
* Don’t forget to wear the jersey or the traditional attire of your favorite LatinAmerican country!
* Bring your own chairs or blankets to sit on.
* WE Love Pets, BUT ONLY Service Animals will be allowed