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MCC Daily Tribune

Celebrating Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month

Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month: Celebrating traditions/contributions to our country.

Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration of the history and culture of the U.S. Latinos and Hispanic communities. The celebration, which spans from September 15 to October 15, commemorates how those communities have influenced and contributed to American society at large.

September 15 was chosen as the kickoff because it coincides with the Independence Day celebration of five Central American countries —Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Those five nations declared their independence from Spain on September 15, 1821.

One of the traditions that Professor Alas is highlighting this year is the Day of the Dead.  Please stop by the LVG Library to view a typical altar constructed by Professor Alas, his students and the library team.  The altar will be on display from September 14, 2023 through October 3, 2023.

Please keep an eye out for future announcements in The Tribune as there will be other activities taking place throughout this celebration.

Jorge Alas
World Languages and Cultures
09/18/2023