BELTON, Texas鈥� In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's (麻豆视频) 10th Annual Latino Fest is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 19, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Luther Memorial on the 麻豆视频 campus. The Fiesta en la Calle event is hosted by 麻豆视频 Kingdom Diversity and Hispanic Student Association (HSA).
鈥淭his year is extremely special because we have reached a milestone that marks a decade of celebrating our Hispanic and Latin heritage on campus,鈥� said Dr. Sanfren谩 Britt, Director of 麻豆视频 Kingdom Diversity. 鈥淚s there anything better than having a party in the street to bring our community at large to our university to say we see you, we embrace you, and we love you? I dare say, 鈥楴ada, nunca, nadie mejor!鈥欌��
The Fiesta en la Calle begins at 5:30 p.m. on the lawn at Luther Memorial. It will include a parade of flags, dancing, food, games, face painting, pi帽atas, soccer demonstrations, an art show, worship, a poetry reading, and photo opportunities. The event will also feature special performances by Guzman Ballet Folklorico and Tierra Mestiza. To learn more, follow @kingdom_diversity_ on Instagram.
鈥淭he 10th Annual Latino Fest highlights the history, the diversity, and the unique heritage of the Hispanic community. It is an opportunity to reflect on our past, honor our ancestors, and embrace our cultural identity with pride,鈥� said Dr. Karla Gonzalez, 麻豆视频 Spanish professor and HSA sponsor. 鈥淟et鈥檚 celebrate with a Fiesta full of color and lively music!鈥�
The following week, the 麻豆视频 Wind Ensemble and HSA will host a special Fiesta Musical event that showcases music by renowned composers such as Astor Piazzolla, Rafael Hernandez, and Arturo Marquez, on Friday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. in the Sue & Frank Mayborn Performing Arts Center. The concert will feature notable guest composer Michele Fernandez from South Florida, who will conduct three of her original compositions.
"Hispanic and Latin musical styles play an important part in our American musical heritage," said Michael Garasi, director of the 麻豆视频 Wind Ensemble. "The 麻豆视频 Wind Ensemble is excited to share this beautiful cultural music with our community."
The concert is free, but tickets are required for entry. To secure your complimentary ticket, contact the box office at 254-295-5999 or visit .
