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Carnaval is a beloved tradition across Latin America, the Caribbean, and the southern United States (where the tradition is known as Mardi Gras). Experience Carnaval through Haitian and Puerto Rican traditions. From music to masks, it’ll be a night to remember.

About Latin American Heritage Month
The Latin American Student Planning Committee has organized a month of events to celebrate Latin American Heritage Month! Stop by events to learn more about various Latin American cultures and their traditions and collect limited edition trading cards featuring art from our committee!

Latin American Heritage Month programming includes:

  • 11 a.m–noon Thursday, Oct. 3 | Fast Facts & Kahoot
  • 11 a.m.–noon Tuesday, Oct. 8 | Velitas, Faroles, y Más: Lantern Making Traditions of Central America (in collaboration with the Product Design Collective)
  • 11 a.m–noon Wednesday, Oct. 9 | Poetry workshop with Paloma Martinez-Cruz
  • 5–7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 | Carnaval: A Celebration of Life
  • 11 a.m–noon Tuesday, Oct. 22 | El Día de los Muertos

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