By Susan Vela (via Lansing State Journal)
LANSING — Downtown Lansing promises to be rich with Hispanic culture, heritage, and community this weekend.
Ourspace Foundation’s 3rd annual 517 Hispanic Heritage Weekend promises four days of activities honoring the traditions and contributions of the Hispanic community across Michigan and beyond.
At 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, a free “Pathways to Wholeness” seminar and mixer meant to promote Latino wellness, community, and culture is scheduled at City Hall, 124 West Michigan Ave.
From 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, a Latin dance class and mixer, featuring bachata and salsa lessons and a live DJ, will happen at Lansing Shuffle, 325 Riverfront Drive.
Saturday is a big day for the event, with a Taste of Hispanic Heritage Festival planned for 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. outside the state Capitol building. Live music, luchador wrestling, folklore dancing, a Kidz Zone and more than 70 food trucks and vendors celebrating Hispanic culture are part of the lineup.
At 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Latin Jazz Night is planned on the Lansing Shuffle patio.
Hispanic Heritage Month, from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, honors and uplifts diverse Hispanic and Latino communities throughout the state.
