Culture
Events & Programs
This program that promotes culture in the Hispanic Latino community is a set of activities and strategies designed to encourage knowledge, appreciation and preservation of cultural and artistic expressions of the Hispanic Latino community, and could include cultural events such as festivals, exhibitions, fairs, and educational activities, such as workshops, talks, and classes on history, music, literature, gastronomy, and other areas of cultural interest to the Hispanic Latino community.
The objective of this program is to create an environment in which the Hispanic Latino community can explore and celebrate its culture and heritage while promoting cultural inclusion and diversity in wider society. Additionally, this program could have a positive impact on the self-esteem and cultural identity of members of the Hispanic Latino community, which may lead to increased civic and community participation.
Traditions are a reflection of identity and culture
Culture
Events & Programs
This program that promotes culture in the Hispanic Latino community is a set of activities and strategies designed to encourage knowledge, appreciation, and preservation of cultural and artistic expressions of the Hispanic Latino community, and could include cultural events such as festivals, exhibitions, fairs, and educational activities, such as workshops, talks, and classes on history, music, literature, gastronomy, and other areas of cultural interest to the Hispanic Latino community.
The objective of this program is to create an environment in which the Hispanic Latino community can explore and celebrate its culture and heritage while promoting cultural inclusion and diversity in wider society. Additionally, this program could have a positive impact on the self-esteem and cultural identity of members of the Hispanic Latino community, which may lead to increased civic and community participation.
A two-day street festival benefiting Nuestras Raíces Centro Comunitario. The festival takes place in the heart of downtown Spokane on the last weekend of August. Our organization uplifts our Hispanic/Latinx/Indigenous community through our four bodies of work. Esperanza (HOPE) is our culturally and linguistic attuned social service and mental health program , L.U.N.A.A (Latinos Unidos eNAcción Alianza) is our comprehensive youth engagement program that provides scholarships, mentorship, and academic guidance to equip students to achieve their full potential academically and in professional careers. Sin miedo al éxito (Success with Confidence) is our economic development program that focuses on supporting individuals with financial literacy, as well as current and potential small business owners within marginalized groups. Cultura is our cultural program that promotes our rich culture through various avenues that include a beautiful mix of our Hispanic / Latino and indigenous roots. Our programs, staff and volunteers provide life-changing support to individuals, youth, and families through culturally and linguistically attuned service. Tacos y Tequila festival allows us to showcase our history and increase public awareness and pride in the depth and diversity of Hispanic Latino culture while fundraising for our community center that houses all our fundamental services to serve the needs of our people.
Día del Niño
Children's Day is celebrated in different ways around the world, but it generally focuses on recognizing and honoring boys and girls. In some countries, festivals and special events are held in parks or public places, where children can participate in fun and educational activities such as games, music, drama, and sports.
It is also common for parents, relatives, and friends to give children toys, books, and other gifts on this day, and to prepare special meals and desserts for them to celebrate the occasion.
For us, Children's Day is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of protecting the rights and well-being of children around the world and to advocate for policies that promote their safety, education and well-being in general.
El Día de Muertos is a traditional Mexican holiday that honors and remembers loved ones who have passed away. It is celebrated on November 1 and 2, although in some places the festivities can start earlier and extend until November 3.
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During el Día de Muertos, Mexican families build altars in honor of their deceased loved ones, decorated with offerings of food, drink, flowers, candles, and other symbolic objects. These altars are placed in homes, cemeteries, and other public places. Families also often visit cemeteries to clean and decorate the graves of their deceased loved ones. It is believed that during the Day of the Dead, the spirits of loved ones return to Earth to enjoy the food and drink offered to them at the altars.
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The holiday is a time to remember deceased loved ones and celebrate the life they led. Although it is a festivity that has its roots in pre-Hispanic beliefs, today it is a celebration that involves all social classes in Mexico and is internationally recognized as one of the most emblematic festivities of Mexican culture.
Nuestras Raíces holds the largest Día de Muertos event in Spokane.
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Folklorico
Ballet Folklórico de Spokane is made up of a group of dancers who perform traditional dances and dances from different regions of Mexico, using typical costumes and clothing from each region. We are interested in the interpretation and preservation of the rich cultural and folkloric tradition of Mexico.
Elements of indigenous, European and African dance are combined in the HBPA folkloric ballet, with each region having its own distinctive style and costumes. Here we dance from various states such as Veracruz, Jalisco, prehispanic, Yucatan and Chiapas.
Ballet Folklórico de Spokane performs at festivals and other cultural events in our community, being an important part of promoting and preserving Mexican culture and tradition.