Plaza de las Americas Celebrates Hispanic Heritage/Latine Month

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In celebration of Hispanic Heritage/Latine Month, the U of A will host the 17th annual Plaza de las Americas event from 4-6 p.m. today, Thursday, Oct. 6, at the Arkansas Union Mall.

Plaza de las Americas will feature music, dancing, food and more in a celebration of Latin American and Spanish-speaking cultures in Arkansas. Guests are invited to visit booths representing various Latin American and Spanish-speaking countries. The cultural and educational event provides campus and community members with an opportunity to learn about other cultures.

Exhibit booths will be open from 4-5 p.m., as event volunteers share cultural items or photos to help attendees better visualize the Latin American and other Spanish speaking cultures. Attendees can also visit "tertulia" tables to have conversations and play games with fluent Spanish speakers. 

Music and performances will be held from 5:15-6 p.m., including a small dance party, Baile. During Baile, attendees will learn different types of Latin American dances. 

Plaza de las Americas has been a celebration of the community in Northwest Arkansas since 2005. It is one of many Hispanic Heritage & Latinx Month events taking place throughout the area.

Sponsors for Plaza de las Americas include: Latin American and Latino Studies; Department of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures; Center for Multicultural and Diversity Education; Office of International Students and Scholars, University Housing; La Oficina Latina; New Student and Family Programs; Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Latino Alumni Society; and U of A Hispanic Heritage and Latine Month Committee.