Seattle Center Programs
Festál 2010
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| Seattle Fiestas Patrias |
September 18-19, 2010
Center House, Fisher Pavilion |
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This celebration of the independence from colonial rule of countries in Central and South America recognizes the diversity of the Latino culture in Western Washington. Join Seattle Fiestas Patrias, “Patriotic Holidays,” for this festive holiday filled with Hispanic foods, dance, mariachi music, exhibits and children’s activities. – all in celebration of the unique Latin American cultures and their shared language. Presented by the Seattle Fiestas Patrias Committee and Sea-Mar Community Health Center.
Did you know?
Red, Green & White – Colors of the Mexican Flag. Blue, Red, White and Yellow are the most common colors of Central America. Most Popular Foods: Foods are regional and include tacos, enchiladas, beans, rice, mole, birria, posole. GREATEST SOURCE OF CULTURAL PRIDE: Latin American people are proud of their family, food, languages, literature, film, music, dance, customs, art, and handicrafts. LIVELIHOOD: In the large Latin America countries, economies are driven by oil, silver and corn production; growth in telecommunications also has a major impact.
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Seattle Center Festál, a series of 22 world festivals presented at Seattle Center on weekends throughout 2010, highlights the distinct cultures and common threads of ethnic communities in our region through traditional and contemporary art, music, foods, youth activities, workshops and more. This collection of cultural events is produced with the generous support of Wells Fargo, Verizon Wireless, KUOW 94.9 Public Radio and Western Washington Toyota Dealers. Additional support is provided by Seattle Center Foundation and the City of Seattle. |
Sea-Mar Community Health Center
1040 S. Henderson Street
Seattle, WA 98108
http://www.seattlefiestaspatrias.com/
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Thanks to our Seattle Fiestas Patrias sponsors
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