Latino Festival Returns to Ivy Tech Lafayette Campus
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LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Second Annual Tippecanoe Latino Festival will celebrate Hispanic and Latino culture on Saturday, April 19, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Activities will take place on the campus of Ivy Tech Community College at 3101 S. Creasy Lane, Lafayette, Indiana. The festival is co-sponsored by Ivy Tech Community College and Girl Scouts of Central Indiana.
The festival provides a unique opportunity to share Hispanic and Latino culture with the community and celebrate diversity in Lafayette. Festival goers can listen to authentic Puerto Rican music performed by La Banda, DJ services provided by Rafael Figueroa, and the sweet sounds of Clave Caribe.
“Last year’s festival was a great success,” said Ivan Hernandez, co-chair of the Latino Festival Committee. “We’re seeing more community involvement this year and expect another successful festival.” Katherine Toro-Masso is also co-chair of the festival committee.
Children will enjoy Kids’ World activities sponsored by Comcast Communications and story time by the Tippecanoe County Public Library. Families can visit the Columbian Park Petting Zoo and participate in arts and crafts sponsored by Ivy Tech’s School of Education. Various community organizations and businesses will provide information and food vendors will offer refreshments at a nominal price.
Other activities include hair styling demonstrations by Christina’s Beauty School students, a fashion show by Daniela’s Frezza Mom Gaby, and a painting exhibition by Jonny Martinez.
The event is cosponsored by the Ivy Tech Community College Community Activity Committee, Girl Scouts of Central Indiana, WBAA, CityBus, the Latino Coalition, the cities of Lafayette and West Lafayette, and many other community groups and individuals. For more information, call Ivy Tech Community College at 765-269-5446.
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