Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, 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 starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.
The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.
From: https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/about/
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La Esperanza Plans Hispanic Heritage Month Events
La Esperanza is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with the following events.
La Esperanza Mobile Mural Project
The Mobile Mural Project with Gilberto Rodriguez, local artist, will begin September 27. This project is supported by Delaware Humanities. See article for more information.
La Esperanza Civic Engagement Circle
La Esperanza, along with the Delaware Hispanic Commission and First State Educate, will host a Civic Engagement Circle on October 11 (Indigenous People’s Day). Limited in-person registration; supported by Delaware Humanities
La Esperanza “Undocumented Lawyer” Watch Party
Discussion on Facebook Live on October 13; supported by Delaware Humanities
Call La Esperanza for more information on any of these events at 302-854-9262 and follow them on Facebook for their latest updates.
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Hispanic Heritage Month Events
You are invited and encouraged to participate in the many local celebrations planned for Hispanic Heritage Month.
Hispanic Heritage Month Presents Author Talk: Yamile Saied Méndez
Wed., 9/29/21; 7 pm; Online
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with author Yamile Saied Méndez. We will be chatting with Méndez about their book, Furia, and other works!
Registration is required. This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/8081106
In Harmony Concert Series: Katari Music Band
Fri., Oct 1; 6:30 pm; Dover Public Library
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special performance featuring Katari, a Latin American music trio impassioned by the sweet notes of the Zampoñas pan pipes, the joyful chords of the Charango small guitar, and the vibrant rhythms of the Bombo Argentinian drum.
Un trío de música latinoamericana Katari es un amante apasionado de las dulces notas de las Zampoñas –flautas de pan, los alegres acordes de la pequeña guitarra del Charango y los vibrantes ritmos del bombo argentino.
This program is made possible with a grant from the Arsht-Cannon Fund and in partnership with the Delaware Hispanic Commission, Dover Public Library, Milton Public Library, and the Route 9 Library and Innovation Center.
https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/7906333
Fiesta with Flor
Sat., Oct 2; 11 am; Online
Fiesta Global is an invitation to dance around the world. Kids and families should come ready to join in the bilingual fun with a Latin music fusion party where we travel (virtually) to the countries where the rhythms were born. Children will learn about different types of musical genres through interactive participation and dance. This is not your typical children’s concert, it’s a whole family fiesta!
This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/8162902
Fiesta Latina
Sat., Oct. 9; 1 pm – 6 pm
1101 Delaware St, New Castle, DE 19720
Event by Latin American Community Center
Mariachi Mexico
Thu., Oct. 14; 6 pm; Online
Join us for a night of music from Mexico. Mariachi Mexico is a band from Albuquerque, New Mexico, that brings an engaging and multicultural vibe to the performance. Funding for this program is provided by the Arsht-Cannon Fund and the Delaware Hispanic Commission. This program is co-sponsored by the Milton, Dover, and New Castle Libraries.
This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/8296209
Calpulli Mexican Dance Company
Fri., Oct. 15; 6 pm; Online
The members of the Calpulli Mexican Dance Company share their voyage as immigrants and Mexican-Americans with a contemporary voice, telling their stories through folkloric dance and musical traditions that seek to highlight and celebrate the shared humanity of our experiences.
This program is made possible with a grant from the Arsht-Cannon Fund and in partnership with the Delaware Hispanic Commission, Dover Public Library, Milton Public Library, and the Route 9 Library and Innovation Center.
This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.