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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 15, 2003
Contact: Patricia Fraga, Austin Public Library, (512) 974-7528
Fax: (512) 974-7442
Nuestra Cultura—En Vivo!
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Cepeda Branch of the Austin Public Library
During the month of October the Cepeda Branch, 651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd., of the Austin Public Library will host Nuestra Cultura—Live! (Our Culture—Live!), a month-long celebration in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Nuestra Cultura showcases music, theater and dance performances commemorating the artistry of Mexico, Central and South America. Every Saturday in October at 2:00 p.m. the branch library will host entertainment from the Austin community. Refreshments will be served and games for children will be available.
Below is the schedule of events:
Saturday, October 4: Travis High Mariachi Band
Saturday, October 11: Roy Lozano Ballet Folklorico
Saturday, October 18: El Trio del Sol
Saturday, October 25:
“La Mujer que brillaba más que el sol/The Woman who outshone the sun.”
All programs are free and the public is invited to attend. For additional information call (512) 974-7372.
About Hispanic Heritage Month
Each year, from September 15 to October 15, America honors the many contributions Hispanic Americans have made and continue to make to our nation by observing National Hispanic Heritage Month. Initiated by the U.S. Congress as Hispanic Heritage Week more than 20 years ago, the celebration has grown and expanded to a month in 1989. It is the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries—Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico achieved independence on September 16, and Chile on September 18.
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