Hispanic/Latin festivals bring communities together all across America

POSTED ON Sep 25, 2024

The 46th Hispanic Festival, organized by the Festival Center of Western Michigan, recently took place in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This festival celebrates all Latin American countries, Hispanic communities, and businesses.

In Stockton, California’s Central Valley, the Mexican Heritage Center hosted Christmas in July to promote art and culture for current and future generations.

The city of Newark held its annual Latin Festival on August 18. The event featured live music and entertainment, arts and crafts exhibits, and activities designed for families and people of all ages.

The 38th season of the International Hispanic Theatre Festival of Miami showcased theater groups from Latin America, Spain, and the United States at various venues in Miami-Dade County.

The festival lasted four weeks, with performances in Miami and Key Biscayne from July 11 through August 4.

The second annual Latino Arts Festival took place at The Springfield Museums September 6. The event featured a special lecture with the director of the Frida Kahlo Museum, followed by celebration with refreshments, live music, salsa dancing, and more.

The First Brazilian International Theater Festival in Miami has been announced. The one-of-a-kind cultural festival will feature performances, workshops, and lectures and short movies in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

The highlights include a play inspired by the works of Lima Barreto and Dra Nise da Silveira, directed by Djalma Thürler and performed by Ana Bugarim and short movies.

The event will run November 6th to 10th at the University of Miami and Hispanic Cultural Arts Center. The festival aims to use the power of theater to bridge cultures and explore mental health themes across languages.